Updated March 20267 areas
West Sussex Crime Rankings 2026
Horsham is the safest area in West Sussex with a crime rate of 48.4 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 69.2 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Horsham
Safest in West Sussex
48.4 per 1k
Crawley
Highest Crime in West Sussex
103.5 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
2
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
West Sussex's average crime rate of 69.2 per 1,000 residents is 12.3 below the UK average of 81.5.
West Sussex Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horsham | 48.4 | +3.4% |
| 2 | Mid Sussex | 51.9 | 0.0% |
| 3 | Adur | 58.4 | -14.4% |
| 4 | Chichester | 64.0 | +4.3% |
| 5 | Arun | 75.3 | +2.6% |
| 6 | Worthing | 83.1 | +8.5% |
| 7 | Crawley | 103.5 | -8.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in West Sussex? expand_more
Horsham has the lowest crime rate in West Sussex at 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does West Sussex compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across West Sussex is 69.2 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in West Sussex? expand_more
2 of 7 areas in West Sussex recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology