Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 1,369 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 6.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (446) incidents (6.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (285) incidents (8.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (159) incidents (5.30% increase)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16

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 (145 crimes), and the safest, Worcester Park North (27 crimes), is 118 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Sutton.

Similarly, the area of Sutton Central (192 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Belmont & South Cheam (20 crimes), with a difference of 172 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sutton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sutton Central145
St Helier West119
Sutton West & East Cheam118
South Beddington & Roundshaw111
Wallington South101

Safest Wards:

Sutton South45
Belmont43
Carshalton South & Clockhouse36
Worcester Park South28
Worcester Park North27

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sutton Central192
Roundshaw108
St Helier South101
Beddington80
Wallington South74

Safest Areas:

Sutton South & Shanklin33
North Cheam West30
Orchard Hill, Woodcote Green & Clockhouse30
Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road20
Belmont & South Cheam20

Sutton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sutton has recorded 1,369 crimes with crime rate of 6.53 ranking 11321th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 19 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (446 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (285 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (419 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (263 incidents) also being high.

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 200 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202526
March 202522
February 202521
January 202527
December 202422
November 202421
October 202420
September 202422
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1088 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025120
April 2025103
March 2025113
February 202575
January 2025103
December 202489
November 2024154
October 2024161
September 2024120
August 202450

A total of 523 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202548
March 202564
February 202552
January 202552
December 202450
November 202465
October 202466
September 202442
August 202432

A total of 737 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 202575
March 202567
February 202559
January 202577
December 202471
November 202469
October 202493
September 202478
August 202465
July 20241

A total of 218 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202519
March 202530
February 202530
January 202513
December 202424
November 202419
October 202418
September 202424
August 202413

A total of 3988 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 332.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 450 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025446
April 2025419
March 2025450
February 2025384
January 2025365
December 2024419
November 2024374
October 2024410
September 2024371
August 2024340
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 726 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202577
March 202572
February 202558
January 202577
December 202492
November 202474
October 202487
September 202478
August 202438
July 20242

A total of 2534 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 230.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 299 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025285
April 2025263
March 2025298
February 2025192
January 2025210
December 2024210
November 2024244
October 2024270
September 2024259
August 2024299
June 20244

A total of 1041 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025159
April 2025151
March 202592
February 2025101
January 202587
December 202469
November 202486
October 2024143
September 2024122
August 202431

A total of 168 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202515
March 202515
February 202517
January 202523
December 202420
November 202419
October 202413
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 713 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 2025101
March 202583
February 202563
January 202563
December 202483
November 202494
October 202479
September 202477
August 202465
July 20242

A total of 774 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202579
March 202577
February 202569
January 202561
December 202488
November 202475
October 202497
September 202490
August 202464
July 20242

A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 202413
September 202412
August 20247
July 20243

High Crime Locations Sutton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting36
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting26
3. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Robbery1
5. High Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Public order2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting2

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