Worthing vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

492

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences151
  • Anti-social behaviour97
  • Shoplifting81

Worthing

BN14 · West Sussex

141

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Worthing has less crime — 141 vs 492 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Worthing in February 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 141, a 3.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (151 vs 33 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Worthing or Worthing safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 141 vs 492 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Worthing recorded 151 incidents of this type vs 33 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (141 vs 492).

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