Worthing vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Worthing

BN12 · West Sussex

119

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Worthing

BN13 · West Sussex

188

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Worthing has less crime — 119 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing recorded notably higher crime than Worthing in April 2026 — 188 vs 119 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (76 vs 53 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 — 119 vs 188 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes.

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 53 incidents of this type vs 76 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (119 vs 188).

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