Rustington vs Tilgate
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rustington vs Tilgate Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rustington safer than Tilgate?
Rustington has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 795 crimes in the last 12 months. Tilgate has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 601 crimes. Tilgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rustington vs Tilgate?
Rustington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — 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 Rustington and Tilgate?
In Rustington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (197 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 Rustington and Tilgate?
Rustington recorded 197 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 Rustington vs Tilgate?
Violent crime in Rustington totalled 194 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 Rustington and Tilgate in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rustington recorded 782 crimes (now 795, a change of +1.7%). Tilgate recorded 580 crimes previously (now 601, +3.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rustington 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. Rustington has a resolution rate of 37.8% and Tilgate has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rustington and Tilgate?
Rustington 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 Rustington 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 Rustington or Tilgate on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rustington and Tilgate. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.