Eastbourne vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Eastbourne

BN20 · East Sussex

143

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting58
  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour22

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 143 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Eastbourne and Worthing recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 143 and 141 incidents respectively. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eastbourne or Worthing safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Eastbourne — 141 vs 143 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.

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

In February 2026, Eastbourne's top crime category was Shoplifting (58 incidents) while Worthing's was Violence & sexual offences (33 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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