Sutton Central vs Sutton North

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

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

      Sutton Central vs Sutton North Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sutton Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,490 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sutton North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,730 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton Central
      B Sutton North
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,490
      5,730
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,339
      5,581
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton Central
      B Sutton North
      Violent Crime
      1,709 ↑9%
      1,884 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,084 ↓1%
      1,068 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      293 ↓25%
      343 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      384 ↑15%
      405 ↑6%
      Burglary
      273 ↑2%
      223 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      331 ↑1%
      346 ↓6%
      Drugs
      237 ↑50%
      220 ↑24%
      Public Order
      374 ↑8%
      421 ↑12%
      Robbery
      118 ↑26%
      136 ↑23%
      Shoplifting
      419 ↓17%
      417 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      117 ↑1%
      120 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↓25%
      33 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑77%
      38 ↑41%
      Other Crime
      73 ↑20%
      76 ↓1%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sutton North is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sutton Central safer than Sutton North?

      Sutton Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,490 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,730 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sutton Central vs Sutton North?

      Sutton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton North shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sutton Central and Sutton North?

      In Sutton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,709 incidents). In Sutton North, it is Violent Crime (1,884 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sutton Central and Sutton North?

      Sutton Central recorded 1,084 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton North recorded 1,068. 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 Sutton Central vs Sutton North?

      Violent crime in Sutton Central totalled 1,709 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,884 in Sutton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sutton Central and Sutton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sutton Central recorded 5,339 crimes (now 5,490, a change of +2.8%). Sutton North recorded 5,581 crimes previously (now 5,730, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sutton Central and Sutton North?

      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. Sutton Central has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Sutton North has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton Central and Sutton North?

      Sutton Central falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sutton North 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 Sutton Central and Sutton North?

      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 Sutton Central or Sutton North on a crime map?

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