Northumberland Heath vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Northumberland Heath Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police

      Northumberland Heath vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Northumberland Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,852 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      29.1% 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 Northumberland Heath
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,852
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,760
      381
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northumberland Heath
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Violent Crime
      1,267 ↑4%
      163 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      738 ↓3%
      33 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      257 ↑10%
      22 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      276 ↓25%
      21 ↓51%
      Burglary
      148 ↑20%
      18 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      305 ↓1%
      35 ↓31%
      Drugs
      264 ↑60%
      16 ↑100%
      Public Order
      225 ↓3%
      20 ↑300%
      Robbery
      54 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      184 ↑10%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      34 ↓29%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑88%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑100%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      55 ↓2%
      20 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northumberland Heath safer than Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Northumberland Heath has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,852 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 Northumberland Heath vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Northumberland Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Northumberland Heath and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      In Northumberland Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,267 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 Northumberland Heath and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Northumberland Heath recorded 738 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 Northumberland Heath vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Violent crime in Northumberland Heath totalled 1,267 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 Northumberland Heath and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northumberland Heath recorded 3,760 crimes (now 3,852, a change of +2.5%). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 381 crimes previously (now 362, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northumberland Heath 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. Northumberland Heath has a resolution rate of 29.1% 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 Northumberland Heath and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Northumberland Heath 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 Northumberland Heath 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 Northumberland Heath or Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northumberland Heath 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.