Kensington and Fairfield vs Sutton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Kensington and Fairfield vs Sutton 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 Kensington and Fairfield safer than Sutton?
Kensington and Fairfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,592 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 999 crimes. Sutton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Kensington and Fairfield vs Sutton?
Kensington and Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Kensington and Fairfield and Sutton?
In Kensington and Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,702 incidents). In Sutton, it is Violent Crime (435 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kensington and Fairfield and Sutton?
Kensington and Fairfield recorded 268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton recorded 79. 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 Kensington and Fairfield vs Sutton?
Violent crime in Kensington and Fairfield totalled 1,702 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 435 in Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Kensington and Fairfield and Sutton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kensington and Fairfield recorded 3,394 crimes (now 4,592, a change of +35.3%). Sutton recorded 1,026 crimes previously (now 999, -2.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kensington and Fairfield 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. Kensington and Fairfield has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Sutton has 33.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Kensington and Fairfield and Sutton?
Kensington and Fairfield falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Sutton is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Kensington and Fairfield 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 Kensington and Fairfield or Sutton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kensington and Fairfield and Sutton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.