Brixton Windrush vs Sutton Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Brixton Windrush Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Sutton Central Metropolitan Police Service

      Brixton Windrush vs Sutton Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Brixton Windrush
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,234 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      34.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sutton Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,490 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brixton Windrush
      B Sutton Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,234
      5,490
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,694
      5,339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.7%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brixton Windrush
      B Sutton Central
      Violent Crime
      3,825 ↑4%
      1,709 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,277 ↓13%
      1,084 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      1,210 ↓14%
      293 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      780 ↓48%
      384 ↑15%
      Burglary
      590 ↓16%
      273 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      746 ↓16%
      331 ↑1%
      Drugs
      858 ↑31%
      237 ↑50%
      Public Order
      852 ↑5%
      374 ↑8%
      Robbery
      491 ↓34%
      118 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      786 ↑30%
      419 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      1,208 ↓12%
      117 ↑1%
      Bicycle Theft
      325 ↑3%
      39 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      102 ↑24%
      39 ↑77%
      Other Crime
      184 ↑30%
      73 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brixton Windrush 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 Windrush safer than Sutton Central?

      Brixton Windrush has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,234 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,490 crimes. Brixton Windrush scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brixton Windrush vs Sutton Central?

      Brixton Windrush shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton Central shows +2.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brixton Windrush and Sutton Central?

      In Brixton Windrush, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,825 incidents). In Sutton Central, it is Violent Crime (1,709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brixton Windrush and Sutton Central?

      Brixton Windrush recorded 3,277 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton Central recorded 1,084. 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 Windrush vs Sutton Central?

      Violent crime in Brixton Windrush totalled 3,825 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,709 in Sutton Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brixton Windrush and Sutton Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brixton Windrush recorded 16,694 crimes (now 15,234, a change of -8.8%). Sutton Central recorded 5,339 crimes previously (now 5,490, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brixton Windrush and Sutton Central?

      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 Windrush has a resolution rate of 34.7% and Sutton Central has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brixton Windrush and Sutton Central?

      Brixton Windrush falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sutton Central 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 Windrush and Sutton Central?

      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 Windrush or Sutton Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brixton Windrush and Sutton Central. 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.