Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BN25 · East Sussex
92
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BN11 · West Sussex
492
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Seaford has less crime — 92 vs 492 incidents in February 2026.
Worthing recorded substantially more crime than Seaford in February 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 92, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Seaford sees higher rates of Burglary (8), while Worthing has more Shoplifting (81). Seaford is below the national average while Worthing is above, making Seaford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Seaford recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 92 vs 492 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Seaford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Seaford saw higher rates of Burglary while Worthing had more Shoplifting. Overall, Seaford recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 492).