Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 0.60 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Station 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 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)
LittleportNA NA918 1734 1
BottishamNA NA821 2673 2
Ely EastNA NA820 3606 3
Soham SouthNA NA606 4524 4
Ely WestNA NA524 5425 5
StrethamNA NA470 6410 6
Fordham & IslehamNA NA389 7355 7
Ely NorthNA NA356 8334 8
BurwellNA NA298 10314 9
Soham NorthNA NA248 11215 11
WooddittonNA NA236 12210 12
HaddenhamNA NA123 13110 13
Downham VillagesNA NA102 14103 14

Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20268
December 20259
November 20254
October 20257
September 202512
August 20259
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20262
December 20259
November 20255
October 20255
September 20256
August 20256
July 202510
June 20257
May 20256
April 20255
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20253
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20253
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20254

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
October 20253
September 20252
July 20252
February 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Sutton in February 2026

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

1. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Rickwood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bedingham'S Drove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Saffron Piece (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pound Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. The Orchards (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brookside (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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