Crime Rate in Cheam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheam

The total recorded crimes in Cheam, Sutton, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheam crime rate of 2.40 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Cheam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malden Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Glade with total crimes: 6
  • West Drive with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Cheam has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheam)CrimesRank (Cheam)CrimesRank (Cheam)
Sutton Central165 11,068 11,670 1
St Helier West130 2710 21,187 2
Sutton West & East Cheam114 4704 41,164 3
South Beddington & Roundshaw117 3705 31,076 4
The Wrythe88 6522 61,012 5
Wallington South84 8584 5978 6
Beddington95 5460 8887 8
Wallington North87 7502 7974 7
Carshalton Central83 9385 10797 9
Sutton North74 11402 9751 10
Sutton South81 10356 12650 12
St Helier East58 12295 17462 18
Hackbridge49 16300 16579 13
Stonecot54 14352 13564 14
Carshalton South & Clockhouse47 18312 14459 19
Belmont47 19304 15548 15
North Cheam51 15253 18526 16
Worcester Park North49 17225 19492 17
Worcester Park South40 20188 20362 20

Cheam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202517
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
September 20244
August 202418

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202512
April 202516
March 202515
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202412
October 202413
September 202419
August 202415

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20243

High Crime Locations Cheam in July 2025

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

1. Malden Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. The Glade (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
3. West Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
4. Roberts Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Burdon Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
6. Cheam Park Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Cuddington Park Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Downs Side (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Northey Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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