Rye vs Yapton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Rye Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Yapton Sussex Police

      Rye vs Yapton Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Rye
      Sussex Police
      473 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Yapton
      Sussex Police
      767 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rye
      B Yapton
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      473
      767
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      547
      744
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rye
      B Yapton
      Violent Crime
      177 ↓2%
      236 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↓33%
      165 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓52%
      40 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓41%
      46 ↑2%
      Burglary
      12 ↓25%
      21 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓13%
      64 ↓11%
      Drugs
      10 ↑400%
      17 ↓6%
      Public Order
      38 ↓17%
      43 ↓16%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↑80%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑39%
      39 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      4 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑11%
      11 ↑83%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓77%
      67 ↑139%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rye is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 20/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rye safer than Yapton?

      Rye has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 473 crimes in the last 12 months. Yapton has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 767 crimes. Rye scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rye vs Yapton?

      Rye shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Yapton shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rye and Yapton?

      In Rye, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Yapton, it is Violent Crime (236 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rye and Yapton?

      Rye recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yapton recorded 165. 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 Yapton?

      Violent crime in Rye totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 236 in Yapton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rye and Yapton 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%). Yapton recorded 744 crimes previously (now 767, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rye and Yapton?

      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 Yapton has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rye and Yapton?

      Rye falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Yapton 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 Yapton?

      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 Yapton on a crime map?

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