Northwood vs Sudbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Northwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Sudbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Northwood vs Sudbury Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Northwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      904 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sudbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,204 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northwood
      B Sudbury
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      904
      4,204
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      926
      4,120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↑2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northwood
      B Sudbury
      Violent Crime
      184 ↑18%
      1,269 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      173 ↓1%
      879 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓14%
      254 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↑17%
      291 ↓3%
      Burglary
      66 ↑27%
      146 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓48%
      269 ↑3%
      Drugs
      18 ↑20%
      263 ↑49%
      Public Order
      58 ↑35%
      276 ↑2%
      Robbery
      17 ↓32%
      132 ↑35%
      Shoplifting
      181 ↓10%
      113 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓69%
      221 ↑16%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↓55%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      28 ↑115%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      54 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northwood is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northwood safer than Sudbury?

      Northwood has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 904 crimes in the last 12 months. Sudbury has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,204 crimes. Northwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northwood vs Sudbury?

      Northwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sudbury shows +2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northwood and Sudbury?

      In Northwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (184 incidents). In Sudbury, it is Violent Crime (1,269 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northwood and Sudbury?

      Northwood recorded 173 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sudbury recorded 879. 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 Northwood vs Sudbury?

      Violent crime in Northwood totalled 184 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,269 in Sudbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northwood and Sudbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northwood recorded 926 crimes (now 904, a change of -2.4%). Sudbury recorded 4,120 crimes previously (now 4,204, +2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood and Sudbury?

      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. Northwood has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Sudbury has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northwood and Sudbury?

      Northwood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sudbury 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 Northwood and Sudbury?

      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 Northwood or Sudbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northwood and Sudbury. 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.