Sutton North vs Waterloo and South Bank

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Sutton North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Waterloo and South Bank Metropolitan Police Service

      Sutton North vs Waterloo and South Bank Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sutton North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,730 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo and South Bank
      Metropolitan Police Service
      37,487 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton North
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,730
      37,487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,581
      39,600
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.7%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      40.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton North
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Violent Crime
      1,884 ↑11%
      6,062 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,068 ↓1%
      5,371 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      343 ↓12%
      6,385 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      405 ↑6%
      509 ↓18%
      Burglary
      223 ↑4%
      1,022 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      346 ↓6%
      1,025 ↓3%
      Drugs
      220 ↑24%
      1,072 ↑1%
      Public Order
      421 ↑12%
      1,629 ↓8%
      Robbery
      136 ↑23%
      1,459 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      417 ↓18%
      1,898 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      120 ↑7%
      10,139 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↓38%
      591 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑41%
      131 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      76 ↓1%
      194 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waterloo and South Bank is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sutton North safer than Waterloo and South Bank?

      Sutton North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,730 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 37,487 crimes. Waterloo and South Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sutton North vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Sutton North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo and South Bank shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sutton North and Waterloo and South Bank?

      In Sutton North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,884 incidents). In Waterloo and South Bank, it is Theft from Person (10,139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sutton North and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Sutton North recorded 1,068 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo and South Bank recorded 5,371. 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 North vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Violent crime in Sutton North totalled 1,884 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,062 in Waterloo and South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sutton North and Waterloo and South Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sutton North recorded 5,581 crimes (now 5,730, a change of +2.7%). Waterloo and South Bank recorded 39,600 crimes previously (now 37,487, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sutton North and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Waterloo and South Bank has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton North and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Sutton North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waterloo and South Bank 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 North and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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 North or Waterloo and South Bank on a crime map?

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

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