Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 0.51 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:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saffron Piece with total crimes: 2
  • Darbys Yard with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area 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 East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Sutton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 311 crimes compared to 444.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Sutton had fewer crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 228 crimes compared to 374. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Cambridgeshire, 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 16 crimes with crime rate of 0.51 ranking 12th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton crimes were 311. The crime rate of Sutton in 2024 was 36.20 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton were around 228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.34 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)
Littleport78 1918 1734 1
Bottisham54 2821 2673 2
Ely East54 3820 3606 3
Soham South37 4606 4524 4
Ely West26 6524 5425 5
Ely North36 5356 8334 8
Stretham20 10470 6410 6
Fordham & Isleham24 8389 7355 7
Woodditton24 7236 12210 12
Burwell20 11298 10314 9
Soham North22 9248 11215 11
Haddenham10 13123 13110 13
Downham Villages10 14102 14103 14

Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 202416
August 20249
July 202419
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20258
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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. Saffron Piece (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Darbys Yard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Brick Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bury Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chain Causeway (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Steward'S Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bellairs (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stimpson Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Peacock Chase (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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