Poplar vs Sutton Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Poplar Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Sutton Central Metropolitan Police Service

      Poplar vs Sutton Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Poplar
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      36.4% 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 Poplar
      B Sutton Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,138
      5,490
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,289
      5,339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poplar
      B Sutton Central
      Violent Crime
      3,930 ↑8%
      1,709 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,320 ↑1%
      1,084 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      1,346 ↑0%
      293 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,254 ↑11%
      384 ↑15%
      Burglary
      754 ↑9%
      273 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      682 ↑3%
      331 ↑1%
      Drugs
      964 ↑47%
      237 ↑50%
      Public Order
      821 ↑7%
      374 ↑8%
      Robbery
      476 ↓3%
      118 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      1,348 ↑5%
      419 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      807 ↓8%
      117 ↑1%
      Bicycle Theft
      185 ↓18%
      39 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      98 ↑27%
      39 ↑77%
      Other Crime
      153 ↑8%
      73 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poplar safer than Sutton Central?

      Poplar has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,138 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,490 crimes. Poplar scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poplar vs Sutton Central?

      Poplar shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — 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 Poplar and Sutton Central?

      In Poplar, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,930 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 Poplar and Sutton Central?

      Poplar recorded 3,320 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 Poplar vs Sutton Central?

      Violent crime in Poplar totalled 3,930 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 Poplar and Sutton Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poplar recorded 15,289 crimes (now 16,138, a change of +5.6%). Sutton Central recorded 5,339 crimes previously (now 5,490, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poplar 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. Poplar has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Sutton Central has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poplar and Sutton Central?

      Poplar 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 Poplar 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 Poplar or Sutton Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poplar and Sutton Central. 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.