Riverside vs Sutton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Riverside Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sutton Cheshire Constabulary

      Riverside vs Sutton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Riverside
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,021 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sutton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      703 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.2% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Riverside
      B Sutton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,021
      703
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,055
      540
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↑30.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      28.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Riverside
      B Sutton
      Violent Crime
      439 ↓3%
      347 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      106 ↑1%
      43 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓29%
      44 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑11%
      37 ↑517%
      Burglary
      22 ↓50%
      21 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↓3%
      55 ↑45%
      Drugs
      39 ↓20%
      14 ↑17%
      Public Order
      113 ↑20%
      92 ↑67%
      Robbery
      12 ↑20%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↑12%
      28 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑7%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓29%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑22%
      11 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sutton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Riverside safer than Sutton?

      Riverside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,021 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 703 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Riverside vs Sutton?

      Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton shows +30.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Riverside and Sutton?

      In Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (439 incidents). In Sutton, it is Violent Crime (347 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Riverside and Sutton?

      Riverside recorded 106 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton recorded 43. 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 Riverside vs Sutton?

      Violent crime in Riverside totalled 439 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 347 in Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Riverside and Sutton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Riverside recorded 1,055 crimes (now 1,021, a change of -3.2%). Sutton recorded 540 crimes previously (now 703, +30.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Riverside and Sutton?

      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. Riverside has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Sutton has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Riverside and Sutton?

      Riverside falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Sutton is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Riverside and Sutton?

      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 Riverside or Sutton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Riverside and Sutton. 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.