Tilgate vs Westbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Tilgate Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Westbourne Sussex Police

      Tilgate vs Westbourne Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Tilgate
      Sussex Police
      601 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Westbourne
      Sussex Police
      679 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      47.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tilgate
      B Westbourne
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      601
      679
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      580
      714
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      47.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tilgate
      B Westbourne
      Violent Crime
      243 ↓4%
      201 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↑35%
      124 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑4%
      55 ↑28%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑41%
      32 ↓6%
      Burglary
      22 ↑10%
      17 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↓38%
      45 ↓26%
      Drugs
      32 ↑129%
      26 ↑100%
      Public Order
      47 ↑4%
      40 ↓17%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓43%
      98 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      12 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      10 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑80%
      8 ↓62%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westbourne is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tilgate safer than Westbourne?

      Tilgate has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 601 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbourne has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 679 crimes. Westbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tilgate vs Westbourne?

      Tilgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westbourne shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Tilgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (243 incidents). In Westbourne, it is Violent Crime (201 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Tilgate recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbourne recorded 124. 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 Tilgate vs Westbourne?

      Violent crime in Tilgate totalled 243 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 201 in Westbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tilgate recorded 580 crimes (now 601, a change of +3.6%). Westbourne recorded 714 crimes previously (now 679, -4.9%).

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

      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. Tilgate has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Westbourne has 47.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tilgate and Westbourne?

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

      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 Tilgate or Westbourne on a crime map?

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