Custom House vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Custom House Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police

      Custom House vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Custom House
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,189 crimes / 12m
      ↑10% trend
      33.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Kent Police
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      42.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Custom House
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      11,189
      228
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,170
      223
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10%
      ↑2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.7%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Custom House
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Violent Crime
      2,969 ↑15%
      90 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,993 ↑1%
      31 ↑72%
      Other Theft
      1,061 ↑22%
      14 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,275 ↑15%
      20 ↓17%
      Burglary
      435 ↑25%
      10 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      462 ↓3%
      27 ↓16%
      Drugs
      481 ↓45%
      9 ↓40%
      Public Order
      507 ↑8%
      9 ↑13%
      Robbery
      375 ↑27%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      667 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      620 ↑48%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      75 ↑6%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      92 ↑74%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      177 ↓7%
      12 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Custom House safer than Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Custom House has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,189 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 228 crimes. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Custom House vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Custom House shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley shows +2.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Custom House and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      In Custom House, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,969 incidents). In Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Custom House and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Custom House recorded 1,993 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 31. 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 Custom House vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Violent crime in Custom House totalled 2,969 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Custom House and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Custom House recorded 10,170 crimes (now 11,189, a change of +10%). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 223 crimes previously (now 228, +2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Custom House and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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. Custom House has a resolution rate of 33.7% and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Custom House and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Custom House falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Custom House and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      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 Custom House or Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Custom House and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley. 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.