Crime Rate in Tilgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tilgate

The total recorded crimes in Tilgate, Crawley, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tilgate crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Tilgate, encompassing approximately 13,883 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tilgate Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Ross Close with total crimes: 5
  • Exeter Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Tilgate?

To understand the safety of Tilgate, we need to analyze Tilgate crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Crawley:

    • In 2024, Tilgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Crawley average, with 607 crimes compared to 1383.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tilgate recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tilgate had fewer crimes than the Crawley average, with 509 crimes compared to 1,072. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tilgate recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Crawley, Tilgate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Tilgate Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Tilgate has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 4.03 ranking 9th out of 12 in the Crawley, UK

In 2024, the total Tilgate crimes were 607. The crime rate of Tilgate in 2024 was 43.72 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Crawley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tilgate were around 509 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.66 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Crawley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)CrimesRank (Crawley)
Northgate & West Green351 14,639 13,659 1
Langley Green & Tushmore275 24,133 23,331 2
Three Bridges112 41,582 31,358 3
Bewbush & North Broadfield157 31,476 4953 5
Southgate60 81,084 5962 4
Ifield94 5811 8574 7
Broadfield73 71,072 6867 6
Pound Hill North & Forge Wood77 6883 7550 8
Maidenbower32 12436 11330 10
Pound Hill South & Worth39 10503 10284 12
Gossops Green & North East Broadfield36 11423 12318 11
Furnace Green30 13328 13246 13

Tilgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 202410
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202514
December 202422
November 202426
October 202416
September 202413
August 202417
July 202420
June 202444
May 202424
April 202418

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 202424

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Tilgate in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tilgate postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ross Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Exeter Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Chichester Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hawkins Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gainsborough Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Titmus Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Barry Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Tilgate Parade (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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