Rye vs Tilgate

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Rye Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Tilgate Sussex Police

      Rye vs Tilgate Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Rye
      Sussex Police
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      34.4% 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 Rye
      B Tilgate
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      473
      601
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      547
      580
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rye
      B Tilgate
      Violent Crime
      177 ↓2%
      243 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↓33%
      113 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓52%
      24 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓41%
      24 ↑41%
      Burglary
      12 ↓25%
      22 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓13%
      33 ↓38%
      Drugs
      10 ↑400%
      32 ↑129%
      Public Order
      38 ↓17%
      47 ↑4%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑39%
      27 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      18 ↑80%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rye is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rye safer than Tilgate?

      Rye has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 473 crimes in the last 12 months. Tilgate has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 601 crimes. Rye scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rye vs Tilgate?

      Rye shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Rye and Tilgate?

      In Rye, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 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 Rye and Tilgate?

      Rye recorded 83 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 Rye vs Tilgate?

      Violent crime in Rye totalled 177 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 Rye and Tilgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rye recorded 547 crimes (now 473, a change of -13.5%). Tilgate recorded 580 crimes previously (now 601, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rye 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. Rye has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Tilgate has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rye and Tilgate?

      Rye 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 Rye 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 Rye or Tilgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rye and Tilgate. 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.