Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN15 · West Sussex
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BN13 · West Sussex
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Lancing has less crime — 123 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Worthing recorded notably higher crime than Lancing in February 2026 — 209 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lancing sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Lancing recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 123 vs 209 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lancing saw higher rates of Other theft while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lancing recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 209).