Crime Rate in Cheam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheam

The total recorded crimes in Cheam, Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheam 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 Cheam, encompassing approximately 23,749 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cheam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fieldsend Road with total crimes: 5
  • Church Farm Lane with total crimes: 4
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cheam?

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

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, Cheam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sutton average, with 361 crimes compared to 449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cheam recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, Cheam had fewer crimes than the Sutton average, with 690 crimes compared to 791. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cheam recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cheam Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cheam has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total Cheam crimes were 361. The crime rate of Cheam in 2024 was 15.20 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheam were around 690 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.05 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheam)CrimesRank (Cheam)CrimesRank (Cheam)
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
Carshalton Central72 7385 10797 9
Stonecot71 8352 13564 14
Sutton North63 9402 9751 10
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

Cheam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 202418
June 20244

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
September 20244
August 202418

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202515
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202412
October 202413
September 202419
August 202415
July 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
May 20247

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cheam in May 2025

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

1. Fieldsend Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Church Farm Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
3. The Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Northfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Matlock Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Scotsdale Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Anne Boleyn'S Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Roberts Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cheam Park Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lumley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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