Ratton vs Tilgate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Ratton Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Tilgate Sussex Police

      Ratton vs Tilgate Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Ratton
      Sussex Police
      182 crimes / 12m
      ↑44.4% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Tilgate
      Sussex Police
      601 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ratton
      B Tilgate
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      182
      601
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      126
      580
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑44.4%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ratton
      B Tilgate
      Violent Crime
      65 ↑8%
      243 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑187%
      113 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑320%
      24 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑120%
      24 ↑41%
      Burglary
      3 ↓50%
      22 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑67%
      33 ↓38%
      Drugs
      3 ↑200%
      32 ↑129%
      Public Order
      18 ↓5%
      47 ↑4%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      27 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      18 ↑80%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ratton is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ratton safer than Tilgate?

      Ratton has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 182 crimes in the last 12 months. Tilgate has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 601 crimes. Ratton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ratton vs Tilgate?

      Ratton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +44.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tilgate shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ratton and Tilgate?

      In Ratton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (65 incidents). In Tilgate, it is Violent Crime (243 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ratton and Tilgate?

      Ratton recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tilgate recorded 113. 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 Ratton vs Tilgate?

      Violent crime in Ratton totalled 65 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 243 in Tilgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ratton and Tilgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ratton recorded 126 crimes (now 182, a change of +44.4%). Tilgate recorded 580 crimes previously (now 601, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ratton and Tilgate?

      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. Ratton has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Tilgate has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ratton and Tilgate?

      Ratton falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Tilgate 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 Ratton and Tilgate?

      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 Ratton or Tilgate on a crime map?

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

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