Worthing vs Worthing — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Worthing

BN13 · West Sussex

209

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

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

Worthing

BN14 · West Sussex

141

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Shoplifting28

Worthing has less crime — 141 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Worthing saw somewhat more crime than Worthing in February 2026 (209 vs 141 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Worthing records significantly more (69 vs 33 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Worthing or Worthing safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than Worthing — 141 vs 209 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Worthing is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Worthing recorded 69 incidents of this type vs 33 in Worthing. Overall, Worthing had fewer total crimes (141 vs 209).

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