Royal Victoria vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Royal Victoria Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Kent Police

      Royal Victoria vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Royal Victoria
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,884 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      39.6% 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 Royal Victoria
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,884
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,405
      381
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.6%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Royal Victoria
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley
      Violent Crime
      1,871 ↑9%
      163 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,383 ↑11%
      33 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      824 ↑0%
      22 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      859 ↑12%
      21 ↓51%
      Burglary
      347 ↓1%
      18 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      361 ↑22%
      35 ↓31%
      Drugs
      356 ↓14%
      16 ↑100%
      Public Order
      335 ↓1%
      20 ↑300%
      Robbery
      222 ↑14%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      647 ↑12%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      444 ↑2%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      56 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↑5%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      134 ↑25%
      20 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Royal Victoria safer than Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Royal Victoria has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,884 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 Royal Victoria vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Royal Victoria shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — 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 Royal Victoria and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      In Royal Victoria, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,871 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 Royal Victoria and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Royal Victoria recorded 1,383 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 Royal Victoria vs Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Violent crime in Royal Victoria totalled 1,871 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 Royal Victoria and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Royal Victoria recorded 7,405 crimes (now 7,884, a change of +6.5%). Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley recorded 381 crimes previously (now 362, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Royal Victoria 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. Royal Victoria has a resolution rate of 39.6% 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 Royal Victoria and Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley?

      Royal Victoria 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 Royal Victoria 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 Royal Victoria or Wilmington, Sutton-at-Hone & Hawley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Royal Victoria 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.