Eastbourne vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Eastbourne

BN23 · East Sussex

177

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Shoplifting31

Worthing

BN13 · West Sussex

209

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

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

Eastbourne has less crime — 177 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing saw somewhat more crime than Eastbourne in February 2026 (209 vs 177 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (69 vs 44 incidents). 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, Eastbourne recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 177 vs 209 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Eastbourne recorded 44 incidents of this type vs 69 in Worthing. Overall, Eastbourne had fewer total crimes (177 vs 209).

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