Crime Rate in Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Sutton, Sutton in January 2025 are around 1,169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton crime rate of 5.58 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (365) incidents (-12.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (210) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (103) incidents (15.73% increase)
Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Chaucer Gardens with total crimes: 9

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 (135 crimes), and the safest, Worcester Park North (23 crimes), is 112 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Sutton.

Similarly, the area of Sutton Central (160 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sutton North (23 crimes), with a difference of 137 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sutton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sutton Central135
Sutton West & East Cheam110
St Helier West93
South Beddington & Roundshaw88
Beddington81

Safest Wards:

St Helier East36
Hackbridge31
Carshalton South & Clockhouse30
Worcester Park South29
Worcester Park North23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sutton Central160
Beddington81
Wallington South78
Roundshaw73
St Helier South72

Safest Areas:

Carshalton on the Hill28
North Cheam East27
Belmont & South Cheam26
Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road23
Sutton North23

Sutton Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Sutton has recorded 1,169 crimes with crime rate of 5.58 ranking 229th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 18 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,610 1712,311 1519,636 19
Richmond upon Thames1,092 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,524 1611,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,341 159,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,365 1216,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,201 138,165 1415,645 12
Havering1,825 1413,869 1125,160 11
Barnet2,831 1120,339 1236,190 13
Redbridge2,318 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,821 813,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,304 918,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,410 718,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,790 327,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,403 523,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,570 619,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,112 422,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,184 122,638 136,086 2
Brent3,409 224,651 240,527 1

Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 121 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202527
December 202422
November 202421
October 202420
September 202422
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 111 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 307 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 66 reported cases.

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

A total of 477 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 68.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202561
December 202488
November 202475
October 202497
September 202490
August 202464
July 20242

A total of 677 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 112.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025103
December 202489
November 2024154
October 2024161
September 2024120
August 202450

A total of 538 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 89.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202587
December 202469
November 202486
October 2024143
September 2024122
August 202431

A total of 454 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202577
December 202471
November 202469
October 202493
September 202478
August 202465
July 20241

A total of 1496 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 213.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 299 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025210
December 2024210
November 2024244
October 2024270
September 2024259
August 2024299
June 20244

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 97 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202420
November 202419
October 202413
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 448 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202577
December 202492
November 202474
October 202487
September 202478
August 202438
July 20242

A total of 2289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 286.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 419 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 202413
September 202412
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 463 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 66.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Sutton in January 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person3
Public order3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting5
Drugs1
3. Chaucer Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. The Quadrant (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
6. Cleeve Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3

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