Sutton North vs West Barnes

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
      7/100
      West Barnes Metropolitan Police Service

      Sutton North vs West Barnes 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Barnes
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,619 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton North
      B West Barnes
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,730
      2,619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,581
      2,551
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.7%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton North
      B West Barnes
      Violent Crime
      1,884 ↑11%
      727 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,068 ↓1%
      608 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      343 ↓12%
      180 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      405 ↑6%
      198 ↓24%
      Burglary
      223 ↑4%
      112 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      346 ↓6%
      164 ↑1%
      Drugs
      220 ↑24%
      90 ↑58%
      Public Order
      421 ↑12%
      131 ↑7%
      Robbery
      136 ↑23%
      50 ↓2%
      Shoplifting
      417 ↓18%
      200 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      120 ↑7%
      48 ↑4%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↓38%
      65 ↑35%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑41%
      17 ↑143%
      Other Crime
      76 ↓1%
      29 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sutton North safer than West Barnes?

      Sutton North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,730 crimes in the last 12 months. West Barnes has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,619 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sutton North vs West Barnes?

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

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

      In Sutton North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,884 incidents). In West Barnes, it is Violent Crime (727 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Sutton North recorded 1,068 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Barnes recorded 608. 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 West Barnes?

      Violent crime in Sutton North totalled 1,884 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 727 in West Barnes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sutton North and West Barnes 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%). West Barnes recorded 2,551 crimes previously (now 2,619, +2.7%).

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

      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 West Barnes has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton North and West Barnes?

      Sutton North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Barnes 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 West Barnes?

      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 West Barnes on a crime map?

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

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