Worthing Central vs Yapton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Worthing Central vs Yapton 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 Worthing Central safer than Yapton?
Worthing Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,871 crimes in the last 12 months. Yapton has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 767 crimes. Yapton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Worthing Central vs Yapton?
Worthing Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Yapton shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Worthing Central and Yapton?
In Worthing Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (967 incidents). In Yapton, it is Violent Crime (236 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Worthing Central and Yapton?
Worthing Central recorded 533 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yapton recorded 165. 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 Worthing Central vs Yapton?
Violent crime in Worthing Central totalled 967 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 236 in Yapton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Worthing Central and Yapton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Worthing Central recorded 3,082 crimes (now 2,871, a change of -6.9%). Yapton recorded 744 crimes previously (now 767, +3.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Worthing Central and Yapton?
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. Worthing Central has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Yapton has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Worthing Central and Yapton?
Worthing Central falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Yapton 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 Worthing Central and Yapton?
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 Worthing Central or Yapton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Worthing Central and Yapton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.