Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 0.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Lawn Villas with total crimes: 3
  • Robertson'S Avenue 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 North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Sutton reported a higher crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 318 crimes compared to 292. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sutton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sutton had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 250 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Derbyshire, Sutton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sutton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sutton has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 0.64 ranking 12th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton crimes were 318. The crime rate of Sutton in 2024 was 36.20 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton were around 250 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.34 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)
Clay Cross North92 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath55 3593 2622 2
North Wingfield Central58 2443 5500 5
Grassmoor41 4447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw36 6508 3505 4
Shirland40 5438 6419 6
Tupton26 9383 7396 7
Clay Cross South28 7320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton20 11322 8367 10
Dronfield North27 8306 11383 9
Dronfield South22 10243 12273 12
Killamarsh West16 15219 15277 11
Killamarsh East13 17226 13268 13
Brampton & Walton19 13205 16224 16
Eckington North17 14220 14262 14
Gosforth Valley15 16200 17213 18
Unstone11 22164 18223 17
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13 18129 20153 19
Wingerworth12 19146 19141 20
Coal Aston12 2084 2396 23
Barlow & Holmesfield12 2194 22120 21
Ashover10 23116 21111 22
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20254
December 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 202416
November 202417
October 20248
September 202421
August 202412
July 20247
June 202424
May 202415
April 202412

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lawn Villas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Robertson'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Works Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Church Side (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Manvers Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hardwick Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Top Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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