Sutton West and East Cheam vs West Thornton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Sutton West and East Cheam Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Thornton Metropolitan Police Service

      Sutton West and East Cheam vs West Thornton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sutton West and East Cheam
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,205 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Thornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,773 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton West and East Cheam
      B West Thornton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,205
      8,773
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,222
      8,570
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton West and East Cheam
      B West Thornton
      Violent Crime
      1,579 ↑7%
      2,811 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,038 ↓1%
      1,833 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      307 ↓28%
      498 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      353 ↑13%
      806 ↓3%
      Burglary
      247 ↓7%
      368 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↑0%
      548 ↑10%
      Drugs
      241 ↑73%
      468 ↑16%
      Public Order
      348 ↓4%
      531 ↑14%
      Robbery
      120 ↑26%
      216 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      407 ↓22%
      323 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      128 ↑2%
      148 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↓32%
      38 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑45%
      77 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      60 ↓3%
      108 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sutton West and East Cheam is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sutton West and East Cheam safer than West Thornton?

      Sutton West and East Cheam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,205 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thornton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,773 crimes. Sutton West and East Cheam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sutton West and East Cheam vs West Thornton?

      Sutton West and East Cheam shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Thornton shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sutton West and East Cheam and West Thornton?

      In Sutton West and East Cheam, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,579 incidents). In West Thornton, it is Violent Crime (2,811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sutton West and East Cheam and West Thornton?

      Sutton West and East Cheam recorded 1,038 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thornton recorded 1,833. 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 West and East Cheam vs West Thornton?

      Violent crime in Sutton West and East Cheam totalled 1,579 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,811 in West Thornton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sutton West and East Cheam and West Thornton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sutton West and East Cheam recorded 5,222 crimes (now 5,205, a change of -0.3%). West Thornton recorded 8,570 crimes previously (now 8,773, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sutton West and East Cheam and West Thornton?

      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 West and East Cheam has a resolution rate of 25.7% and West Thornton has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton West and East Cheam and West Thornton?

      Sutton West and East Cheam falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thornton 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 West and East Cheam and West Thornton?

      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 West and East Cheam or West Thornton on a crime map?

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

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