Crime Rate in Beddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beddington

The total recorded crimes in Beddington, Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beddington crime rate of 2.37 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 Beddington, encompassing approximately 33,757 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Beddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bath House Road with total crimes: 7
  • Archway Close with total crimes: 5
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Beddington?

To understand the safety of Beddington, we need to analyze Beddington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, Beddington reported a higher crime volume than the Sutton average, with 460 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beddington witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, Beddington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sutton average, with 887 crimes compared to 791. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beddington witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sutton, Beddington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Beddington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beddington has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total Beddington crimes were 460. The crime rate of Beddington in 2024 was 13.63 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beddington were around 887 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.28 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beddington)CrimesRank (Beddington)CrimesRank (Beddington)
Sutton Central145 11,068 11,670 1
St Helier West119 2710 21,187 2
Sutton West & East Cheam118 3704 41,164 3
South Beddington & Roundshaw111 4705 31,076 4
The Wrythe57 11522 61,012 5
Wallington South101 5584 5978 6
Wallington North59 10502 7974 7
Carshalton Central72 7385 10797 9
Stonecot71 8352 13564 14
Sutton North63 9402 9751 10
Cheam47 15361 11690 11
Sutton South45 16356 12650 12
St Helier East50 12295 17462 18
Hackbridge48 14300 16579 13
North Cheam49 13253 18526 16
Carshalton South & Clockhouse36 18312 14459 19
Belmont43 17304 15548 15
Worcester Park North27 20225 19492 17
Worcester Park South28 19188 20362 20

Beddington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
January 202511
December 202411
November 20247
October 20247
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202518
March 202525
February 202521
January 202534
December 202427
November 202424
October 202421
September 202416
August 202413
July 20241

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202514
February 20259
January 202516
December 202415
November 202411
October 202412
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Beddington in May 2025

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

1. Bath House Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Archway Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Central Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Greenland Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mortlake Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. High View Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Stirling Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Twickenham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wandle Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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