Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, North East Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 1.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Side with total crimes: 19
  • Rectory Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chesterfield 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 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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • 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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Sutton has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 0.38 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)
Clay Cross North122 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath70 2593 2622 2
Grassmoor45 5447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw41 8508 3505 4
Tupton47 4383 7396 7
North Wingfield Central43 6443 5500 5
Shirland38 9438 6419 6
Clay Cross South41 7320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton23 15322 8367 10
Dronfield North29 12306 11383 9
Dronfield South34 10243 12273 12
Killamarsh West32 11219 15277 11
Killamarsh East25 14226 13268 13
Eckington North27 13220 14262 14
Brampton & Walton14 19205 16224 16
Unstone18 16164 18223 17
Gosforth Valley16 17200 17213 18
Wingerworth15 18146 19141 20
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13 20129 20153 19
Barlow & Holmesfield4 2494 22120 21
Ashover6 22116 21111 22
Coal Aston10 2184 2396 23
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2355 2485 24

Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 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 Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202522
May 202523
April 202510
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 202416
November 202417
October 20248
September 202421
August 202412

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20259
January 20254
December 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

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

High Crime Locations Sutton in July 2025

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

1. Church Side (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Rectory Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Chesterfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Laurel Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lawn Villas (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
7. Central Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Allpits Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Enterprise Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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