Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 0.38 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:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Normans Hall Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Clarke Lane 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 Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Sutton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 144 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Sutton had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 130 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, 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 12 crimes with crime rate of 0.51 ranking 45th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton crimes were 144. The crime rate of Sutton in 2024 was 36.20 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 43 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton were around 130 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.34 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 39 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)
Crewe East228 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh79 81,544 31,465 3
Congleton West134 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central88 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central124 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West98 51,094 61,138 6
Congleton East90 6301 3394 43
Handforth74 9883 7926 7
Knutsford56 15761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West59 12864 8818 9
Macclesfield South63 11784 9701 10
Middlewich70 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley42 25735 11687 11
Wrenbury36 31339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley52 19707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy57 14673 13531 16
Alsager58 13260 36188 34
Chelford43 24607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton42 26559 16596 15
Haslington47 23587 15419 21
Wilmslow Lacey Green55 16294 34441 20
Macclesfield Hurdsfield53 18518 17527 17
Leighton54 17448 22296 29
Wistaston48 22508 18448 18
Crewe North36 29484 20443 19
Macclesfield East49 20503 19379 22
Audlem49 21458 21302 28
Macclesfield Tytherington31 33427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington36 30310 31364 24
Bollington25 38307 32357 25
Shavington38 27365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas15 43364 26325 26
Alderley Edge25 37342 27287 30
Sandbach Elworth36 28149 4258 47
Willaston and Rope24 39339 29280 31
Disley14 44179 39238 32
Dane Valley35 3280 4857 48
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 36285 35230 33
Sandbach Heath and East30 34154 4174 46
Bunbury19 41202 37177 35
Brereton Rural29 35122 4533 50
Wilmslow Dean Row8 50161 40176 36
Gawsworth18 42197 38140 38
Odd Rode23 4083 4743 49
Wybunbury11 48139 44118 41
Mobberley11 4674 5095 42
Prestbury7 51107 4693 44
Wilmslow East1 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock11 4759 5131 51
Sandbach Town9 4953 5230 52

Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 202512
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
January 20251
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
December 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. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Normans Hall Mews (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
3. Clarke Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hollins Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ravenho Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Fitzwilliam Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Springhill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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