Worthing vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Worthing

BN12 · West Sussex

103

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Anti-social behaviour17
  • Shoplifting12

Worthing

BN13 · West Sussex

209

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour50
  • Shoplifting19

Worthing has less crime — 103 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded notably higher crime than Worthing in February 2026 — 209 vs 103 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (69 vs 36 incidents). Worthing is below the national average while Worthing is above, making Worthing the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Worthing or Worthing safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 103 vs 209 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Worthing is also below the national average for crime.

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 36 incidents of this type vs 69 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (103 vs 209).

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