Cockfosters vs Sutton Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Cockfosters Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Sutton Central Metropolitan Police Service

      Cockfosters vs Sutton Central Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Cockfosters
      Metropolitan Police Service
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      42.3% 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 Cockfosters
      B Sutton Central
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      702
      5,490
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      812
      5,339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.6%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.3%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cockfosters
      B Sutton Central
      Violent Crime
      178 ↑3%
      1,709 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓29%
      1,084 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      49 ↓30%
      293 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      99 ↓26%
      384 ↑15%
      Burglary
      76 ↑33%
      273 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓29%
      331 ↑1%
      Drugs
      22 ↑57%
      237 ↑50%
      Public Order
      29 ↓31%
      374 ↑8%
      Robbery
      13 ↑44%
      118 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑4%
      419 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓65%
      117 ↑1%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      39 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      39 ↑77%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      73 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cockfosters is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cockfosters safer than Sutton Central?

      Cockfosters has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 702 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,490 crimes. Cockfosters scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cockfosters vs Sutton Central?

      Cockfosters shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — 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 Cockfosters and Sutton Central?

      In Cockfosters, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (178 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 Cockfosters and Sutton Central?

      Cockfosters recorded 132 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 Cockfosters vs Sutton Central?

      Violent crime in Cockfosters totalled 178 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 Cockfosters and Sutton Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cockfosters recorded 812 crimes (now 702, a change of -13.6%). Sutton Central recorded 5,339 crimes previously (now 5,490, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cockfosters 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. Cockfosters has a resolution rate of 42.3% and Sutton Central has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cockfosters and Sutton Central?

      Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters or Sutton Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cockfosters 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.