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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.
Crimes and priorities
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Antisocial Behaviour (ASB)
Reports of ASB have been received in the Beach Green area, most typically in the evenings. This has also been reported in the vicinity of the houseboats.
Action taken:
The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made.
We work closely with partners to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations.
We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated Neighbourhood Youth Officers.
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Retail Crime in the Ham Road Area
Action taken:
The Neighbourhood Policing Team continue to target persistent offenders and engage with partners and local businesses to offer support, conduct preventative work where appropriate and patrol areas of concern.
Our PCSO's visit local retailers offering advice on how to report retail crime which includes shoplifting and abuse towards staff and customers.
Additionally, we support 'Shop Kind' campaigns throughout the year, raising public awareness on retail crime.