Gatwick vs Ifield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Gatwick Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Ifield Sussex Police

      Gatwick vs Ifield Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Gatwick
      Sussex Police
      1,962 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      37.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Ifield
      Sussex Police
      948 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.3% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gatwick
      B Ifield
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,962
      948
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,289
      745
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.3%
      ↑27.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.4%
      29.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gatwick
      B Ifield
      Violent Crime
      315 ↑2%
      301 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↓27%
      157 ↑52%
      Other Theft
      376 ↓12%
      41 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓29%
      27 ↓10%
      Burglary
      5 ↓44%
      44 ↑52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑0%
      73 ↑22%
      Drugs
      43 ↓26%
      42 ↑50%
      Public Order
      127 ↑12%
      81 ↑84%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      7 ↓59%
      Shoplifting
      245 ↓19%
      132 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      60 ↓17%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      7 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      437 ↓14%
      11 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓45%
      23 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gatwick is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gatwick safer than Ifield?

      Gatwick has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,962 crimes in the last 12 months. Ifield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 948 crimes. Gatwick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gatwick vs Ifield?

      Gatwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ifield shows +27.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gatwick and Ifield?

      In Gatwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Possession of Weapons (437 incidents). In Ifield, it is Violent Crime (301 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gatwick and Ifield?

      Gatwick recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ifield recorded 157. 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 Gatwick vs Ifield?

      Violent crime in Gatwick totalled 315 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 301 in Ifield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gatwick and Ifield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gatwick recorded 2,289 crimes (now 1,962, a change of -14.3%). Ifield recorded 745 crimes previously (now 948, +27.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gatwick and Ifield?

      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. Gatwick has a resolution rate of 37.4% and Ifield has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gatwick and Ifield?

      Gatwick falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Ifield 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 Gatwick and Ifield?

      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 Gatwick or Ifield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gatwick and Ifield. 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.