Crime Rate in Worthing: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worthing

The total recorded crimes in Worthing, UK in January 2026 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worthing crime rate of 0.02 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-99.22% decrease)
Worthing Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 Statstics

In January 2026 the Worthing has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 319th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)CrimesRank (West Sussex)
Horsham8 79,672 77,499 7
Mid Sussex8 611,177 68,190 6
Chichester3 510,251 57,627 5
Arun1 415,518 411,814 4
AdurNA NA6,634 35,775 3
Crawley29 117,977 113,941 1

Worthing Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In January 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 257 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 257 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (264 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (188 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (287 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (207 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (289 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (238 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (342 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (257 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 336 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 208 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (330 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (191 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 275.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 2025257
November 2025264
October 2025287
September 2025289
August 2025342
July 2025336
June 2025330
May 2025336
April 2025311
March 2025298
February 2025249

A total of 462 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202548
November 202534
October 202546
September 202539
August 202540
July 202546
June 202534
May 202537
April 202544
March 202550
February 202544

A total of 693 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202548
November 202563
October 202561
September 202583
August 202566
July 202571
June 202543
May 202554
April 202563
March 202582
February 202559

A total of 315 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202520
November 202524
October 202528
September 202530
August 202522
July 202546
June 202526
May 202525
April 202533
March 202528
February 202533

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
June 20254
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 1941 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.45 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 257 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 2025121
November 2025179
October 2025152
September 2025238
August 2025257
July 2025208
June 2025191
May 2025165
April 2025182
March 2025151
February 202597

A total of 873 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202595
November 202570
October 202575
September 202572
August 202574
July 202581
June 202591
May 202570
April 202592
March 2025105
February 202548

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
December 2025257
November 2025188
October 2025207
September 2025226
August 2025144
July 2025139
June 2025152
May 2025143
April 2025113
March 2025196
February 2025313

A total of 377 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202521
November 202531
October 202543
September 202559
August 202514
July 202525
June 202528
May 202528
April 202538
March 202549
February 202541

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202521
November 202516
October 20258
September 202518
August 20258
July 20254
June 202511
May 202514
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 170 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202510
November 202527
October 202513
September 202516
August 202516
July 202516
June 202510
May 202522
April 202514
March 202517
February 20259

A total of 135 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202516
November 202513
October 202513
September 202513
August 20258
July 202512
June 202514
May 20257
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510

A total of 200 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20259
November 202525
October 202516
September 202519
August 202517
July 202519
June 202516
May 202519
April 202520
March 202520
February 202520

A total of 207 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202513
November 202525
October 202519
September 202525
August 202522
July 202512
June 202516
May 202519
April 202521
March 202517
February 202518

High Crime Locations Worthing in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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