Southfields vs Sutton West and East Cheam
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Southfields vs Sutton West and East Cheam 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 Southfields safer than Sutton West and East Cheam?
Southfields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,211 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton West and East Cheam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,205 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Southfields vs Sutton West and East Cheam?
Southfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton West and East Cheam shows -0.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Southfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?
In Southfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,567 incidents). In Sutton West and East Cheam, it is Violent Crime (1,579 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?
Southfields recorded 1,466 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton West and East Cheam recorded 1,038. 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 Southfields vs Sutton West and East Cheam?
Violent crime in Southfields totalled 1,567 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,579 in Sutton West and East Cheam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Southfields and Sutton West and East Cheam in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southfields recorded 5,947 crimes (now 6,211, a change of +4.4%). Sutton West and East Cheam recorded 5,222 crimes previously (now 5,205, -0.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?
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. Southfields has a resolution rate of 37.2% and Sutton West and East Cheam has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Southfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?
Southfields falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sutton West and East Cheam 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 Southfields and Sutton West and East Cheam?
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 Southfields or Sutton West and East Cheam on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southfields and Sutton West and East Cheam. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.