Crime Rate in Carshalton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carshalton Central

The total recorded crimes in Carshalton Central, Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carshalton Central crime rate of 1.98 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 Carshalton Central, encompassing approximately 36,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (575.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Carshalton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Carshalton Central?

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

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, Carshalton Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sutton average, with 385 crimes compared to 449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Carshalton Central witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, Carshalton Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sutton average, with 797 crimes compared to 791. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Carshalton Central witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sutton, Carshalton Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Carshalton Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Carshalton Central has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total Carshalton Central crimes were 385. The crime rate of Carshalton Central in 2024 was 10.59 (year) or 0.88 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carshalton Central were around 797 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.93 (year) or 1.83 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carshalton Central)CrimesRank (Carshalton Central)CrimesRank (Carshalton Central)
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
Beddington80 6460 8887 8
Wallington North59 10502 7974 7
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

Carshalton Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 202412
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202522
February 202516
January 202520
December 202413
November 202411
October 202418
September 202426
August 202422

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Carshalton Central in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting26
2. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Park Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Deroy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Walnut Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. West Street Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cowper Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Florian Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Alma Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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