Churchfields vs Sutton West and East Cheam

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Churchfields Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sutton West and East Cheam Metropolitan Police Service

      Churchfields vs Sutton West and East Cheam Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Churchfields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,081 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sutton West and East Cheam
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,205 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      25.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Churchfields
      B Sutton West and East Cheam
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,081
      5,205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,430
      5,222
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↓0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Churchfields
      B Sutton West and East Cheam
      Violent Crime
      720 ↑2%
      1,579 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      579 ↓4%
      1,038 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      270 ↓10%
      307 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      399 ↓24%
      353 ↑13%
      Burglary
      188 ↓13%
      247 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↓25%
      302 ↑0%
      Drugs
      122 ↓20%
      241 ↑73%
      Public Order
      150 ↓5%
      348 ↓4%
      Robbery
      114 ↑19%
      120 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      274 ↓18%
      407 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      65 ↓23%
      128 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓41%
      43 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑23%
      32 ↑45%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓12%
      60 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Churchfields is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Churchfields safer than Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Churchfields has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,081 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton West and East Cheam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,205 crimes. Churchfields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Churchfields vs Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Churchfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton West and East Cheam shows -0.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Churchfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      In Churchfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (720 incidents). In Sutton West and East Cheam, it is Violent Crime (1,579 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Churchfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Churchfields recorded 579 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton West and East Cheam recorded 1,038. 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 Churchfields vs Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Violent crime in Churchfields totalled 720 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,579 in Sutton West and East Cheam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Churchfields and Sutton West and East Cheam in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Churchfields recorded 3,430 crimes (now 3,081, a change of -10.2%). Sutton West and East Cheam recorded 5,222 crimes previously (now 5,205, -0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Churchfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      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. Churchfields has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Sutton West and East Cheam has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Churchfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Churchfields falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sutton West and East Cheam 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 Churchfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      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 Churchfields or Sutton West and East Cheam on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Churchfields and Sutton West and East Cheam. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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