Hatch Lane and Highams Park North vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Hatch Lane and Highams Park North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police

      Hatch Lane and Highams Park North vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hatch Lane and Highams Park North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,455 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.4% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Kent Police
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hatch Lane and Highams Park North
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,455
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,836
      381
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.4%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hatch Lane and Highams Park North
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Violent Crime
      664 ↓5%
      163 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      558 ↓12%
      33 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      170 ↑2%
      22 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      307 ↓37%
      21 ↓51%
      Burglary
      143 ↓5%
      18 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↓20%
      35 ↓31%
      Drugs
      130 ↓4%
      16 ↑100%
      Public Order
      119 ↓11%
      20 ↑300%
      Robbery
      57 ↑6%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      78 ↓6%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓42%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑39%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑7%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓29%
      20 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hatch Lane and Highams Park North safer than Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Hatch Lane and Highams Park North has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,455 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 362 crimes. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hatch Lane and Highams Park North vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Hatch Lane and Highams Park North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hatch Lane and Highams Park North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      In Hatch Lane and Highams Park North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (664 incidents). In Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hatch Lane and Highams Park North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Hatch Lane and Highams Park North recorded 558 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 33. 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 Hatch Lane and Highams Park North vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Violent crime in Hatch Lane and Highams Park North totalled 664 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 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 Hatch Lane and Highams Park North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hatch Lane and Highams Park North recorded 2,836 crimes (now 2,455, a change of -13.4%). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 381 crimes previously (now 362, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hatch Lane and Highams Park North 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. Hatch Lane and Highams Park North has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hatch Lane and Highams Park North and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Hatch Lane and Highams Park North 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 Hatch Lane and Highams Park North 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 Hatch Lane and Highams Park North or Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hatch Lane and Highams Park North 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.