Tilgate vs Widewater
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Tilgate vs Widewater 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 Tilgate safer than Widewater?
Tilgate has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 601 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewater has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 337 crimes. Widewater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Tilgate vs Widewater?
Tilgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Widewater shows -8.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Tilgate and Widewater?
In Tilgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (243 incidents). In Widewater, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tilgate and Widewater?
Tilgate recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Widewater recorded 82. 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 Widewater?
Violent crime in Tilgate totalled 243 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Widewater. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Tilgate and Widewater 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%). Widewater recorded 368 crimes previously (now 337, -8.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tilgate and Widewater?
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 Widewater has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Tilgate and Widewater?
Tilgate falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Widewater 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 Widewater?
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 Widewater on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tilgate and Widewater. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.