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Prolific Worthing shop thief jailed for his latest offences
13:49 01/10/2026Dale Searle has been convicted after thefts worth more than £6,800 in Worthing stores earlier this spring.
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Man sentenced for 46 offences in Worthing town centre
12:00 25/09/2026Matthew Greenaway has been jailed after assaulting officers, threatening the public, shop thefts, exposing himself, and being routinely drunk and disorderly.
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Prolific shoplifter banned from Co-op stores in West Sussex
12:20 18/09/2026Daryl Hunt, 30, became the first person to be fitted with a Buddi tag in West Sussex after he admitted 13 shop theft offences in Worthing.
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Video: Renewed appeal after E-scooter collision with pedestrian in Worthing
13:53 16/09/2026Police are investigating the collision in Chapel Road, Worthing, on July 15, where a 74-year-old woman was injured.
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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter following death in Worthing
17:22 11/09/2026Taylor Mitten, 23, is due to be sentenced on 22 October.
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Vehicle crime
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Crime levels in your area
Crime for last year
Crime per Month
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 40 | 9.5% |
| Oct 2025 | 29 | 6.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 21 | 5% |
| Dec 2025 | 16 | 3.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 30 | 7.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 21 | 5% |
| Mar 2026 | 45 | 10.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 27 | 6.4% |
| May 2026 | 36 | 8.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 46 | 10.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 46 | 10.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 64 | 15.2% |