Hendon vs Sutton Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hendon Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Sutton Central Metropolitan Police Service

      Hendon vs Sutton Central Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hendon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,027 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.1% trend
      28% 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 Hendon
      B Sutton Central
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,027
      5,490
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,679
      5,339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.1%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hendon
      B Sutton Central
      Violent Crime
      1,398 ↑13%
      1,709 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,185 ↑7%
      1,084 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      464 ↓7%
      293 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      554 ↓8%
      384 ↑15%
      Burglary
      315 ↓12%
      273 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      298 ↑3%
      331 ↑1%
      Drugs
      379 ↑46%
      237 ↑50%
      Public Order
      349 ↑4%
      374 ↑8%
      Robbery
      86 ↓26%
      118 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      653 ↑10%
      419 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      202 ↑15%
      117 ↑1%
      Bicycle Theft
      46 ↑18%
      39 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑20%
      39 ↑77%
      Other Crime
      68 ↑36%
      73 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sutton Central is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hendon safer than Sutton Central?

      Hendon has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,027 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,490 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hendon vs Sutton Central?

      Hendon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Hendon and Sutton Central?

      In Hendon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,398 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 Hendon and Sutton Central?

      Hendon recorded 1,185 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 Hendon vs Sutton Central?

      Violent crime in Hendon totalled 1,398 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 Hendon and Sutton Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hendon recorded 5,679 crimes (now 6,027, a change of +6.1%). Sutton Central recorded 5,339 crimes previously (now 5,490, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hendon 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. Hendon has a resolution rate of 28% and Sutton Central has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hendon and Sutton Central?

      Hendon 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 Hendon 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 Hendon or Sutton Central on a crime map?

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

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