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

BN14 · West Sussex

141

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Worthing has less crime — 103 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing saw somewhat more crime than Worthing in February 2026 (141 vs 103 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 — 103 vs 141 incidents. That is 27% 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 33 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (103 vs 141).

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