Westham vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Westham

BN24 · East Sussex

26

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting12
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft2

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences156
  • Anti-social behaviour135
  • Shoplifting57

Westham has less crime — 26 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Westham in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 26, a 19.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Westham sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Worthing has more Anti-social behaviour (135). Westham is below the national average while Worthing is above, making Westham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Westham or Worthing safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Westham recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 26 vs 512 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Westham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Westham and Worthing?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Westham saw higher rates of Other theft while Worthing had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Westham recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 512).

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