Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN24 · East Sussex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BN12 · West Sussex
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Westham has less crime — 26 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Westham in April 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 26, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Westham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12) and Other theft (2), while Worthing has more Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Westham recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 26 vs 119 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Westham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Westham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Worthing had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Westham recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 119).