Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN27 · East Sussex
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN12 · West Sussex
103
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Worthing has less crime — 103 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Hailsham saw somewhat more crime than Worthing in February 2026 (126 vs 103 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hailsham sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Hailsham — 103 vs 126 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Worthing is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hailsham saw higher rates of Public order while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Worthing recorded fewer total crimes (103 vs 126).