Northwood vs Sutton Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Northwood vs Sutton Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwood safer than Sutton Central?
Northwood has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 904 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,490 crimes. Northwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Northwood vs Sutton Central?
Northwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Northwood and Sutton Central?
In Northwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (184 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 Northwood and Sutton Central?
Northwood recorded 173 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 Northwood vs Sutton Central?
Violent crime in Northwood totalled 184 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 Northwood and Sutton Central 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%). Sutton Central recorded 5,339 crimes previously (now 5,490, +2.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood 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. Northwood has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Sutton Central has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Northwood and Sutton Central?
Northwood 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 Northwood 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 Northwood or Sutton Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northwood and Sutton Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.