Sutton Central vs Upper Walthamstow

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
      10/100
      Upper Walthamstow Metropolitan Police Service

      Sutton Central vs Upper Walthamstow Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sutton Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,490 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Upper Walthamstow
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,113 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton Central
      B Upper Walthamstow
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,490
      5,113
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,339
      5,642
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton Central
      B Upper Walthamstow
      Violent Crime
      1,709 ↑9%
      1,192 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,084 ↓1%
      1,027 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      293 ↓25%
      384 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      384 ↑15%
      588 ↓32%
      Burglary
      273 ↑2%
      305 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      331 ↑1%
      252 ↓22%
      Drugs
      237 ↑50%
      369 ↑95%
      Public Order
      374 ↑8%
      266 ↑14%
      Robbery
      118 ↑26%
      143 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      419 ↓17%
      282 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      117 ↑1%
      137 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↓25%
      69 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑77%
      34 ↑48%
      Other Crime
      73 ↑20%
      65 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Walthamstow is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sutton Central safer than Upper Walthamstow?

      Sutton Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,490 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Walthamstow has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,113 crimes. Upper Walthamstow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sutton Central vs Upper Walthamstow?

      Sutton Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Walthamstow shows -9.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Sutton Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,709 incidents). In Upper Walthamstow, it is Violent Crime (1,192 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Sutton Central recorded 1,084 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Walthamstow recorded 1,027. 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 Upper Walthamstow?

      Violent crime in Sutton Central totalled 1,709 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,192 in Upper Walthamstow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sutton Central and Upper Walthamstow 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%). Upper Walthamstow recorded 5,642 crimes previously (now 5,113, -9.4%).

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

      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 Upper Walthamstow has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton Central and Upper Walthamstow?

      Sutton Central falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upper Walthamstow 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 Upper Walthamstow?

      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 Upper Walthamstow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sutton Central and Upper Walthamstow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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