East Finchley vs Sutton West and East Cheam

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    East Finchley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sutton West and East Cheam Metropolitan Police Service

      East Finchley vs Sutton West and East Cheam Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      East Finchley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,525 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      27% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 East Finchley
      B Sutton West and East Cheam
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,525
      5,205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,841
      5,222
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Finchley
      B Sutton West and East Cheam
      Violent Crime
      795 ↑10%
      1,579 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      843 ↑2%
      1,038 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      224 ↓15%
      307 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      538 ↓9%
      353 ↑13%
      Burglary
      225 ↓27%
      247 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      207 ↓7%
      302 ↑0%
      Drugs
      186 ↑44%
      241 ↑73%
      Public Order
      157 ↓16%
      348 ↓4%
      Robbery
      74 ↓23%
      120 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓31%
      407 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      69 ↓66%
      128 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓50%
      43 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      32 ↑45%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓11%
      60 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Finchley is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Finchley safer than Sutton West and East Cheam?

      East Finchley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,525 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton West and East Cheam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,205 crimes. East Finchley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      East Finchley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — 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 East Finchley and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      In East Finchley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (843 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 East Finchley and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      East Finchley recorded 843 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 East Finchley vs Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Violent crime in East Finchley totalled 795 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 East Finchley and Sutton West and East Cheam in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Finchley recorded 3,841 crimes (now 3,525, a change of -8.2%). Sutton West and East Cheam recorded 5,222 crimes previously (now 5,205, -0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Finchley 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. East Finchley has a resolution rate of 27% 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 East Finchley and Sutton West and East Cheam?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Finchley 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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