Worthing vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Worthing

BN11 · West Sussex

512

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Worthing

BN14 · West Sussex

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting20

Worthing has less crime — 142 vs 512 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Worthing in April 2026 — 512 incidents compared to 142, a 3.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (156 vs 41 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 April 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 142 vs 512 incidents. That is 72% 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 April 2026, Worthing recorded 156 incidents of this type vs 41 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (142 vs 512).

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