Updated April 20267 areas
West Sussex Crime Rankings 2026
Horsham is the safest area in West Sussex with a crime rate of 47.9 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 68.9 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Horsham
Safest in West Sussex
47.9 per 1k
Crawley
Highest Crime in West Sussex
102.5 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
2
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
West Sussex's average crime rate of 68.9 per 1,000 residents is 12.4 below the UK average of 81.3.
West Sussex Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horsham | 47.9 | +3.4% |
| 2 | Mid Sussex | 52.2 | +6.9% |
| 3 | Adur | 57.3 | +10.5% |
| 4 | Chichester | 63.6 | -0.7% |
| 5 | Arun | 74.7 | +1.5% |
| 6 | Worthing | 83.6 | +8.5% |
| 7 | Crawley | 102.5 | -2.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in West Sussex? expand_more
Horsham has the lowest crime rate in West Sussex at 47.9 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 68.9 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
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