Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, UK in March 2025 are around 1,396 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 6.66 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 209,636 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (450) incidents (17.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (298) incidents (55.21% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (113) incidents (50.67% increase)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Police Station with total crimes: 19
  • Sutton with total crimes: 18

Sutton Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Sutton?

To understand the safety of Sutton, we need to analyze Sutton crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Sutton has recorded 8,988 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 42.87 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 321 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 15,828 crimes with a crime rate of 75.50, ranking it 216 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Sutton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 8988 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sutton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sutton had fewer crimes than the Outer London average, with 15,828 crimes compared to 28,746. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Sutton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Sutton is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Sutton has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Sutton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Sutton Central (159 crimes), and the safest, Worcester Park South (34 crimes), is 125 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Sutton.

Similarly, the area of Sutton Central (210 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road (18 crimes), with a difference of 192 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sutton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sutton Central159
Sutton West & East Cheam117
St Helier West109
Wallington South106
South Beddington & Roundshaw103

Safest Wards:

Stonecot43
St Helier East43
Hackbridge38
North Cheam38
Worcester Park South34

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sutton Central210
Roundshaw92
St Helier South79
Wallington South76
Beddington72

Safest Areas:

Sutton East35
North Cheam West35
North Cheam East31
Belmont & South Cheam20
Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road18

Sutton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sutton has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 0.64 ranking 14241th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 27 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 27 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Sutton crimes were 8,988. The crime rate of Sutton in 2024 was 42.87 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking it 321 danzarous in the UK. Sutton ranked 17 in terms of total crimes and 19 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton were around 15,828 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.50 (year) or 6.29 (month) ranking 216 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Sutton ranked 17 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 18 as per crime rate of Sutton

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Brent85 2224,651 240,527 1
Harrow1,686 2012,311 1519,636 19
Richmond upon Thames1,291 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,755 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,579 169,994 1617,989 15
Redbridge2,425 1516,685 1029,930 10
Bromley2,441 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,312 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,090 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,043 1113,869 1125,160 11
Barking and Dagenham2,070 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,644 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,580 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,913 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,658 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,932 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,196 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,299 222,638 136,086 2

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 (450 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (298 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 384 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 192 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (365 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (210 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 419 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 210 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (374 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (244 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (410 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (270 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (371 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (259 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (340 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (299 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 312.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 450 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025450
February 2025384
January 2025365
December 2024419
November 2024374
October 2024410
September 2024371
August 2024340
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 1986 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 220.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 299 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025298
February 2025192
January 2025210
December 2024210
November 2024244
October 2024270
September 2024259
August 2024299
June 20244

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 202413
September 202412
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 580 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202559
January 202577
December 202471
November 202469
October 202493
September 202478
August 202465
July 20241

A total of 609 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202583
February 202563
January 202563
December 202483
November 202494
October 202479
September 202477
August 202465
July 20242

A total of 423 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202552
January 202552
December 202450
November 202465
October 202466
September 202442
August 202432

A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202517
January 202523
December 202420
November 202419
October 202413
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 578 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202558
January 202577
December 202492
November 202474
October 202487
September 202478
August 202438
July 20242

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 623 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202577
February 202569
January 202561
December 202488
November 202475
October 202497
September 202490
August 202464
July 20242

A total of 171 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202530
January 202513
December 202424
November 202419
October 202418
September 202424
August 202413

A total of 731 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202592
February 2025101
January 202587
December 202469
November 202486
October 2024143
September 2024122
August 202431

A total of 164 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 202527
December 202422
November 202421
October 202420
September 202422
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 865 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 108.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025113
February 202575
January 2025103
December 202489
November 2024154
October 2024161
September 2024120
August 202450

High Crime Locations Sutton in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Robbery1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
3. Sutton (Map)
Total18
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Bicycle theft2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.