Southall Green vs Sudbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Southall Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Sudbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Southall Green vs Sudbury Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Southall Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,606 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.3% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sudbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,204 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      25.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southall Green
      B Sudbury
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,606
      4,204
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,803
      4,120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.3%
      ↑2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.6%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southall Green
      B Sudbury
      Violent Crime
      2,175 ↑19%
      1,269 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,289 ↑18%
      879 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      492 ↓19%
      254 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      778 ↑8%
      291 ↓3%
      Burglary
      234 ↓1%
      146 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      417 ↑34%
      269 ↑3%
      Drugs
      341 ↑25%
      263 ↑49%
      Public Order
      361 ↑0%
      276 ↑2%
      Robbery
      212 ↓10%
      132 ↑35%
      Shoplifting
      686 ↑4%
      113 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      434 ↓5%
      221 ↑16%
      Bicycle Theft
      70 ↑4%
      9 ↓55%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑68%
      28 ↑115%
      Other Crime
      70 ↓4%
      54 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sudbury is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southall Green safer than Sudbury?

      Southall Green has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,606 crimes in the last 12 months. Sudbury has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,204 crimes. Sudbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southall Green vs Sudbury?

      Southall Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Southall Green and Sudbury?

      In Southall Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,289 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 Southall Green and Sudbury?

      Southall Green recorded 2,289 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 Southall Green vs Sudbury?

      Violent crime in Southall Green totalled 2,175 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 Southall Green and Sudbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southall Green recorded 7,803 crimes (now 8,606, a change of +10.3%). Sudbury recorded 4,120 crimes previously (now 4,204, +2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southall Green 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. Southall Green has a resolution rate of 30.6% and Sudbury has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southall Green and Sudbury?

      Southall Green 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 Southall Green 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 Southall Green or Sudbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southall Green 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.