St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) vs Worthing Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) vs Worthing Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) safer than Worthing Central?
St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 649 crimes in the last 12 months. Worthing Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,871 crimes. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) vs Worthing Central?
St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Worthing Central shows -6.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and Worthing Central?
In St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (270 incidents). In Worthing Central, it is Violent Crime (967 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and Worthing Central?
St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 93 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Worthing Central recorded 533. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) vs Worthing Central?
Violent crime in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) totalled 134 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 967 in Worthing Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and Worthing Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) recorded 609 crimes (now 649, a change of +6.6%). Worthing Central recorded 3,082 crimes previously (now 2,871, -6.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and Worthing Central?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a resolution rate of 51.1% and Worthing Central has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and Worthing Central?
St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Worthing Central is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and Worthing Central?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) or Worthing Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) and Worthing Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.