Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN10 · East Sussex
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN11 · West Sussex
492
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Peacehaven has less crime — 100 vs 492 incidents in February 2026.
Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Peacehaven in February 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 100, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peacehaven sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (81). Peacehaven is below the national average while Worthing is above, making Peacehaven the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Peacehaven recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 100 vs 492 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Peacehaven is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Peacehaven saw higher rates of Other crime while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peacehaven recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 492).