Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, UK in February 2026 are around 1,266 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 6.04 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (403) incidents (-2.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (241) incidents (22.34% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (109) incidents (29.76% increase)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 15

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Sutton has recorded 1,266 crimes with crime rate of 6.04 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,774 2012,311 1519,636 19
Richmond upon Thames1,105 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,494 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,269 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,253 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,193 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,100 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering1,879 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,287 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,819 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,272 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,415 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,532 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,435 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,642 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield2,978 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,158 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,312 124,651 240,527 1

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 403 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 241 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (413 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (197 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 397 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 237 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (470 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (247 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (458 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (270 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (453 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (248 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (369 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (328 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 515 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 344 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (459 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (285 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 747 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202653
December 202563
November 202568
October 202563
September 202567
August 202562
July 202556
June 202551
May 202552
April 202548
March 202564
February 202552

A total of 5636 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 433.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 515 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026403
January 2026413
December 2025397
November 2025470
October 2025458
September 2025453
August 2025369
July 2025515
June 2025459
May 2025446
April 2025419
March 2025450
February 2025384

A total of 246 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202615
December 202518
November 202528
October 202522
September 202517
August 202527
July 202520
June 20258
May 202510
April 202526
March 202522
February 202521

A total of 1447 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 111.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026109
January 202684
December 202589
November 2025116
October 2025148
September 2025126
August 202592
July 202577
June 2025103
May 2025159
April 2025151
March 202592
February 2025101

A total of 316 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202618
December 202513
November 202523
October 202527
September 202528
August 202522
July 202527
June 202521
May 202528
April 202519
March 202530
February 202530

A total of 95 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 20259
November 202511
October 20258
September 20257
August 202510
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 3435 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 264.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026241
January 2026197
December 2025237
November 2025247
October 2025270
September 2025248
August 2025328
July 2025344
June 2025285
May 2025285
April 2025263
March 2025298
February 2025192

A total of 1335 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 102.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026101
January 2026102
December 202594
November 2025126
October 202594
September 2025109
August 202590
July 2025102
June 2025106
May 2025120
April 2025103
March 2025113
February 202575

A total of 1161 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202688
January 202680
December 202593
November 202585
October 202595
September 2025127
August 202588
July 2025114
June 202594
May 202572
April 202579
March 202577
February 202569

A total of 989 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202689
January 202673
December 202589
November 202569
October 202576
September 202577
August 202585
July 202580
June 202573
May 202571
April 202577
March 202572
February 202558

A total of 240 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202624
December 202519
November 202518
October 202522
September 202517
August 202514
July 202522
June 202516
May 202524
April 202515
March 202515
February 202517

A total of 976 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202657
January 202676
December 202575
November 202593
October 202588
September 202567
August 202575
July 2025108
June 202587
May 20253
April 2025101
March 202583
February 202563

A total of 948 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202657
January 202657
December 202573
November 202575
October 202573
September 202573
August 202585
July 202589
June 202583
May 202582
April 202575
March 202567
February 202559

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20257
November 20254
October 202512
September 20257
August 20257
July 20258
June 20255
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 202510

High Crime Locations Sutton in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting16
Robbery5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Bicycle theft1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Public order2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Drugs3

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