Westham vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Westham

BN24 · East Sussex

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Worthing

BN14 · West Sussex

141

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Shoplifting28

Westham has less crime — 11 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Westham in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 11, a 12.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (33 vs 5 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Westham or Worthing safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Westham recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 11 vs 141 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Westham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Westham recorded 5 incidents of this type vs 33 in Worthing. Overall, Westham had fewer total crimes (11 vs 141).

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