South Richmond vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    South Richmond Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Kent Police

      South Richmond vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Richmond
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,875 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
      Kent Police
      34 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Richmond
      B Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,875
      34
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,149
      36
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Richmond
      B Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
      Violent Crime
      640 ↑11%
      7 ↓53%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      720 ↑8%
      7 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      198 ↓32%
      4 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      313 ↑4%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      145 ↓22%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      126 ↓29%
      2 ↓71%
      Drugs
      61 ↓15%
      0
      Public Order
      141 ↓20%
      0
      Robbery
      56 ↓23%
      0
      Shoplifting
      291 ↓29%
      0
      Theft from Person
      90 ↓17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↓18%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑117%
      3
      Other Crime
      18 ↓31%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Richmond safer than Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      South Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,875 crimes in the last 12 months. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 34 crimes. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Richmond vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      South Richmond shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Richmond and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      In South Richmond, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (720 incidents). In Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton, it is Violent Crime (7 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Richmond and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      South Richmond recorded 720 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 7. 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 South Richmond vs Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      Violent crime in South Richmond totalled 640 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7 in Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Richmond and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Richmond recorded 3,149 crimes (now 2,875, a change of -8.7%). Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton recorded 36 crimes previously (now 34, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Richmond and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      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. South Richmond has a resolution rate of 29% and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Richmond and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      South Richmond falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton 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 South Richmond and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton?

      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 South Richmond or Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Richmond and Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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