Denton vs Tangmere

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Denton Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Tangmere Sussex Police

      Denton vs Tangmere Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Denton
      Sussex Police
      481 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Tangmere
      Sussex Police
      348 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.5% trend
      42.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denton
      B Tangmere
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      481
      348
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      440
      330
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↑5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      42.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denton
      B Tangmere
      Violent Crime
      137 ↓6%
      139 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑30%
      80 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓24%
      22 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓44%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      13 ↑117%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓21%
      36 ↑6%
      Drugs
      12 ↑20%
      5 ↓38%
      Public Order
      37 ↓20%
      24 ↑41%
      Robbery
      6
      2
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑71%
      9 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓17%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑33%
      5 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tangmere is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 46/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denton safer than Tangmere?

      Denton has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 481 crimes in the last 12 months. Tangmere has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 348 crimes. Tangmere scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denton vs Tangmere?

      Denton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tangmere shows +5.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denton and Tangmere?

      In Denton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In Tangmere, it is Violent Crime (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denton and Tangmere?

      Denton recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tangmere recorded 80. 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 Denton vs Tangmere?

      Violent crime in Denton totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 139 in Tangmere. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denton and Tangmere in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denton recorded 440 crimes (now 481, a change of +9.3%). Tangmere recorded 330 crimes previously (now 348, +5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denton and Tangmere?

      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. Denton has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Tangmere has 42.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denton and Tangmere?

      Denton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Tangmere 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 Denton and Tangmere?

      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 Denton or Tangmere on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Denton and Tangmere. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.