Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 0.57 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sutton, encompassing approximately 31,405 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pilgrim Close with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Chain Bridge Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sutton?

To understand the safety of Sutton, we need to analyze Sutton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, Sutton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 271 crimes compared to 469.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, Sutton had fewer crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 274 crimes compared to 409. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bassetlaw, Sutton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Sutton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sutton has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 0.51 ranking 20th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton crimes were 271. The crime rate of Sutton in 2024 was 36.20 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton were around 274 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.34 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)
Worksop South East164 11,615 11,381 1
Worksop North West131 31,105 31,023 2
Worksop South145 21,288 2992 3
Harworth69 5696 5782 4
East Retford West57 7768 4729 5
Worksop North East72 4342 13376 12
Blyth42 10576 7645 6
Welbeck30 14594 6246 17
Worksop East60 6485 10397 11
East Retford East36 12566 8494 7
East Retford North41 11470 12461 8
Carlton46 8486 9399 10
Worksop North34 13480 11424 9
East Retford South45 9280 16265 15
Langold22 15283 15275 13
Tuxford and Trent20 17322 14257 16
Rampton21 16253 18185 18
Misterton18 18158 20105 21
Ranskill11 21193 19128 19
East Markham18 19138 21113 20
Everton8 2274 2584 22
Beckingham6 24123 2273 23
Sturton7 2382 2367 24
Clayworth3 2575 2452 25

Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 202415
September 202410
August 202415
July 20246
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sutton postcode area is presented below.

1. Pilgrim Close (Map)
Total12
Other crime7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chain Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Blyth Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Great North Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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