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Company owner convicted of widespread, over £1.1 million pound fraud
16:01 15/10/2026James Charles, 49, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court on 13 October.
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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.
Crimes and priorities
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Illegal e-bike use
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We’ve received reports of illegal and dangerous use of e-motorbikes in the areas around The Gallops and Findon.
This behaviour poses a risk to both the riders and the public.
In response, the Neighbourhood Policing Team continue to carry out targeted patrols and working with partner agencies, including local authorities and enforcement teams, to identify offenders and take appropriate action. We are also engaging with local residents to gather further intelligence.Tackling this issue remains a priority to ensure the safety and peace of our open spaces and communities.
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Antisocial Behaviour and Drug Harm
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The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB and drug activities 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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Antisocial driving and speeding
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The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out speed checks in areas where antisocial driving and speeding have been reported.
We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments.