The total recorded crimes in Worthing, Worthing in January 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worthing crime rate of 0.01 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Worthing, encompassing approximately 111,338 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Worthing, we need to analyze Worthing crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Worthing has recorded 12,678 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 113.87 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 98 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,305 crimes with a crime rate of 92.56, ranking it 144 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.
Relative to West Sussex:
In 2024, Worthing reported a higher crime volume than the West Sussex average, with 12,678 crimes compared to 11,987. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.
In 2023, Worthing experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Sussex average, with 10,305 crimes compared to 9,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Worthing recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Worthing is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in West Sussex, Worthing has a higher crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In January 2025 the Worthing has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 320th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.
In 2024, the total Worthing crimes were 12,678. The crime rate of Worthing in 2024 was 113.87 (year) or 9.49 (month) ranking it 98 danzarous in the UK. Worthing ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in West Sussex.
In 2023, the total crimes in Worthing were around 10,305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.56 (year) or 7.71 (month) ranking 144 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Sussex, Worthing ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Worthing
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (West Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (West Sussex) | Crimes | Rank (West Sussex) | |
| Horsham | 2 | 2 | 9,672 | 7 | 7,499 | 7 |
| Mid Sussex | 2 | 3 | 11,177 | 6 | 8,190 | 6 |
| Chichester | NA | NA | 10,251 | 5 | 7,627 | 5 |
| Arun | 1 | 5 | 15,518 | 4 | 11,814 | 4 |
| Adur | NA | NA | 6,634 | 3 | 5,775 | 3 |
| Crawley | 21 | 1 | 17,977 | 1 | 13,941 | 1 |
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 284 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 265 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (278 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (207 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (293 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (207 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (274 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (204 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (325 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (168 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 322 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 149 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (562 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (340 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 2320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 290.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 562 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 265 |
| November 2024 | 278 |
| October 2024 | 293 |
| September 2024 | 274 |
| August 2024 | 325 |
| July 2024 | 322 |
| June 2024 | 562 |
A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 13 |
| October 2024 | 12 |
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
A total of 651 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 93.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 170 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 76 |
| November 2024 | 64 |
| October 2024 | 78 |
| September 2024 | 76 |
| August 2024 | 95 |
| July 2024 | 92 |
| June 2024 | 170 |
A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 23 |
| November 2024 | 18 |
| October 2024 | 20 |
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 32 |
A total of 135 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 11 |
| November 2024 | 9 |
| October 2024 | 25 |
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 36 |
A total of 1313 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 187.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 284 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 284 |
| November 2024 | 207 |
| October 2024 | 207 |
| September 2024 | 204 |
| August 2024 | 121 |
| July 2024 | 90 |
| June 2024 | 200 |
A total of 205 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 27 |
| November 2024 | 24 |
| October 2024 | 25 |
| September 2024 | 31 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 60 |
A total of 263 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 43 |
| November 2024 | 20 |
| October 2024 | 49 |
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 43 |
| June 2024 | 76 |
A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 10 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
A total of 1106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 158.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 340 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 84 |
| November 2024 | 109 |
| October 2024 | 129 |
| September 2024 | 127 |
| August 2024 | 168 |
| July 2024 | 149 |
| June 2024 | 340 |
A total of 95 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 11 |
| October 2024 | 16 |
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
A total of 574 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 82.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 156 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 75 |
| November 2024 | 51 |
| October 2024 | 70 |
| September 2024 | 60 |
| August 2024 | 95 |
| July 2024 | 67 |
| June 2024 | 156 |
A total of 426 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 60.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 57 |
| November 2024 | 50 |
| October 2024 | 52 |
| September 2024 | 52 |
| August 2024 | 55 |
| July 2024 | 50 |
| June 2024 | 110 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Worthing postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |