Brixton North vs Sudbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Brixton North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Sudbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Brixton North vs Sudbury Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brixton North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,475 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sudbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,204 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brixton North
      B Sudbury
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      18,475
      4,204
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,563
      4,120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↑2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brixton North
      B Sudbury
      Violent Crime
      4,491 ↑3%
      1,269 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,061 ↓11%
      879 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      1,412 ↓18%
      254 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      853 ↓41%
      291 ↓3%
      Burglary
      733 ↓15%
      146 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      891 ↓14%
      269 ↑3%
      Drugs
      975 ↑47%
      263 ↑49%
      Public Order
      1,011 ↑1%
      276 ↑2%
      Robbery
      650 ↓31%
      132 ↑35%
      Shoplifting
      1,323 ↓15%
      113 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      1,421 ↓19%
      221 ↑16%
      Bicycle Theft
      366 ↓1%
      9 ↓55%
      Possession of Weapons
      115 ↑16%
      28 ↑115%
      Other Crime
      173 ↑12%
      54 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brixton North is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brixton North safer than Sudbury?

      Brixton North has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,475 crimes in the last 12 months. Sudbury has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,204 crimes. Brixton North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brixton North vs Sudbury?

      Brixton North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sudbury shows +2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brixton North and Sudbury?

      In Brixton North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,491 incidents). In Sudbury, it is Violent Crime (1,269 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brixton North and Sudbury?

      Brixton North recorded 4,061 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sudbury recorded 879. 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 Brixton North vs Sudbury?

      Violent crime in Brixton North totalled 4,491 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,269 in Sudbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brixton North and Sudbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brixton North recorded 20,563 crimes (now 18,475, a change of -10.2%). Sudbury recorded 4,120 crimes previously (now 4,204, +2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brixton North and Sudbury?

      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. Brixton North has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Sudbury has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brixton North and Sudbury?

      Brixton North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sudbury is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brixton North and Sudbury?

      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 Brixton North or Sudbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brixton North and Sudbury. 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.