Crime Rate in Cheam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheam

The total recorded crimes in Cheam, Sutton, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheam crime rate of 2.23 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Cheam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malden Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 3
  • High Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Cheam has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)
Sutton Central159 11,068 11,670 1
St Helier West109 3710 21,187 2
Sutton West & East Cheam117 2704 41,164 3
South Beddington & Roundshaw103 5705 31,076 4
Wallington South106 4584 5978 6
The Wrythe79 6522 61,012 5
Wallington North69 8502 7974 7
Beddington72 7460 8887 8
Carshalton Central58 12385 10797 9
Sutton North64 9402 9751 10
Carshalton South & Clockhouse60 10312 14459 19
Sutton South59 11356 12650 12
Hackbridge38 18300 16579 13
Stonecot43 16352 13564 14
Worcester Park North48 14225 19492 17
Belmont44 15304 15548 15
North Cheam38 19253 18526 16
St Helier East43 17295 17462 18
Worcester Park South34 20188 20362 20

Cheam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
April 20241

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202412
October 202413
September 202419
August 202415
July 20242
April 20245

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 202418
June 20244
April 20248

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cheam in March 2025

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

1. Malden Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Broadway (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Northfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chatsworth Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wilbury Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. South Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Forge Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Roberts Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Ewell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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