Sutton South vs Tolworth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Sutton South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Tolworth Metropolitan Police Service

      Sutton South vs Tolworth Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sutton South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,627 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tolworth
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,120 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.1% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton South
      B Tolworth
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,627
      3,120
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,630
      2,436
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↑28.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      33.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton South
      B Tolworth
      Violent Crime
      1,493 ↑12%
      911 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      872 ↑1%
      698 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      258 ↓27%
      162 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      276 ↓3%
      374 ↑91%
      Burglary
      253 ↓3%
      167 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      260 ↓14%
      235 ↑3%
      Drugs
      186 ↑37%
      143 ↑155%
      Public Order
      300 ↓2%
      161 ↑3%
      Robbery
      106 ↑29%
      40 ↑43%
      Shoplifting
      393 ↓16%
      104 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      113 ↓3%
      37 ↑54%
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↓24%
      29 ↑26%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑71%
      18 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓16%
      41 ↑78%
      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 South safer than Tolworth?

      Sutton South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,627 crimes in the last 12 months. Tolworth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,120 crimes. Sutton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sutton South vs Tolworth?

      Sutton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tolworth shows +28.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sutton South and Tolworth?

      In Sutton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,493 incidents). In Tolworth, it is Violent Crime (911 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sutton South and Tolworth?

      Sutton South recorded 872 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tolworth recorded 698. 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 South vs Tolworth?

      Violent crime in Sutton South totalled 1,493 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 911 in Tolworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sutton South and Tolworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sutton South recorded 4,630 crimes (now 4,627, a change of -0.1%). Tolworth recorded 2,436 crimes previously (now 3,120, +28.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sutton South and Tolworth?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Tolworth has 33.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton South and Tolworth?

      Sutton South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tolworth 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 South and Tolworth?

      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 South or Tolworth on a crime map?

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

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