The Suttons vs Washingborough and Metheringham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    The Suttons Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Washingborough and Metheringham Lincolnshire Police

      The Suttons vs Washingborough and Metheringham Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      The Suttons
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,137 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.5% trend
      8.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Washingborough and Metheringham
      Lincolnshire Police
      623 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A The Suttons
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,137
      623
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,058
      676
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.5%
      ↓7.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A The Suttons
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Violent Crime
      419 ↓5%
      258 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      262 ↑16%
      135 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      64 ↓17%
      48 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓10%
      18 ↑6%
      Burglary
      62 ↓11%
      34 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↑53%
      44 ↓10%
      Drugs
      19 ↑36%
      9 ↓47%
      Public Order
      76 ↑77%
      24 ↓33%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑23%
      28 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑200%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓10%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Washingborough and Metheringham is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is The Suttons safer than Washingborough and Metheringham?

      The Suttons has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,137 crimes in the last 12 months. Washingborough and Metheringham has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 623 crimes. Washingborough and Metheringham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in The Suttons vs Washingborough and Metheringham?

      The Suttons shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Washingborough and Metheringham shows -7.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in The Suttons and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      In The Suttons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (419 incidents). In Washingborough and Metheringham, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between The Suttons and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      The Suttons recorded 262 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washingborough and Metheringham recorded 135. 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 The Suttons vs Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Violent crime in The Suttons totalled 419 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Washingborough and Metheringham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in The Suttons and Washingborough and Metheringham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Suttons recorded 1,058 crimes (now 1,137, a change of +7.5%). Washingborough and Metheringham recorded 676 crimes previously (now 623, -7.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Suttons and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      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. The Suttons has a resolution rate of 8.6% and Washingborough and Metheringham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers The Suttons and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      The Suttons falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Washingborough and Metheringham is covered by Lincolnshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare The Suttons and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      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 The Suttons or Washingborough and Metheringham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both The Suttons and Washingborough and Metheringham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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