Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN11 · West Sussex
512
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BN13 · West Sussex
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Worthing has less crime — 188 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.
Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Worthing in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 188, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Worthing sees higher rates of Shoplifting (57), while Worthing has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 188 vs 512 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Worthing saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Worthing had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Worthing recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 512).