Crime Rate in Worthing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worthing

The total recorded crimes in Worthing, UK in May 2025 are around 947 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worthing crime rate of 8.51 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (336) incidents (8.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (165) incidents (-9.34% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (143) incidents (26.55% increase)
Worthing Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Sea Place with total crimes: 22
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 20

Worthing Police Info:

Sussex Police

How safe is Worthing?

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.

Worthing Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (261 crimes), and the safest, Goring (34 crimes), is 227 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Worthing.

Similarly, the area of Worthing Central (227 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Broadwater East (25 crimes), with a difference of 202 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Worthing.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central261
Castle117
Heene68
Gaisford67
Northbrook66

Safest Wards:

Tarring42
Broadwater41
Durrington40
Offington40
Goring34

Most Dangerous Areas:

Worthing Central227
Broadwater South110
Durrington South108
Heene75
Durrington North69

Safest Areas:

Broadwater West40
High Salvington & Findon Valley39
Salvington38
Goring-by-Sea34
Broadwater East25

Worthing Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Worthing has recorded 947 crimes with crime rate of 8.51 ranking 136th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham876 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex911 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester933 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1,408 415,518 411,814 4
Adur534 36,634 35,775 3
Crawley1,480 117,977 113,941 1

Worthing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (336 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (165 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (311 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (182 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (298 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (196 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 313 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 249 incidents.

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202533
March 202528
February 202533
December 202427
November 202424
October 202425
September 202431
August 202421
July 202417
June 202460

A total of 1701 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 154.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 340 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025165
April 2025182
March 2025151
February 202597
December 202484
November 2024109
October 2024129
September 2024127
August 2024168
July 2024149
June 2024340

A total of 3514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 292.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 562 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025336
April 2025311
March 2025298
February 2025249
January 20251
December 2024265
November 2024278
October 2024293
September 2024274
August 2024325
July 2024322
June 2024562

A total of 419 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202538
March 202549
February 202541
December 202443
November 202420
October 202449
September 202414
August 202418
July 202443
June 202476

A total of 832 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202563
March 202582
February 202559
December 202475
November 202451
October 202470
September 202460
August 202495
July 202467
June 2024156

A total of 157 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202514
March 202517
February 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202416
September 20248
August 202410
July 202413
June 202430

A total of 132 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510
December 20247
November 202413
October 202412
September 202414
August 20248
July 202410
June 202422

A total of 235 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 202517
February 202518
December 202423
November 202418
October 202420
September 202415
August 202429
July 202423
June 202432

A total of 601 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202544
March 202550
February 202544
December 202457
November 202450
October 202452
September 202452
August 202455
July 202450
June 2024110

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 2078 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 188.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 313 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025143
April 2025113
March 2025196
February 2025313
December 2024284
November 2024207
October 2024207
September 2024204
August 2024121
July 202490
June 2024200

A total of 966 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202592
March 2025105
February 202548
December 202476
November 202464
October 202478
September 202476
August 202495
July 202492
June 2024170

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 214 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202520
February 202520
December 202411
November 20249
October 202425
September 202418
August 202416
July 202420
June 202436

High Crime Locations Worthing in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Worthing postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
2. Sea Place (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences18
Other crime4
3. Park Avenue (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order1
Other theft1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs6
Public order1
Other crime1
5. Durrington-On-Sea (Map)
Total15
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Robbery1

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