Crime Rate in Hackbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hackbridge

The total recorded crimes in Hackbridge, Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hackbridge crime rate of 2.04 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 Hackbridge, encompassing approximately 23,491 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-60.87% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hackbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hackbridge Road with total crimes: 5
  • Batley Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hackbridge?

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

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, Hackbridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sutton average, with 300 crimes compared to 449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hackbridge recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, Hackbridge had fewer crimes than the Sutton average, with 579 crimes compared to 791. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hackbridge recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hackbridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hackbridge has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total Hackbridge crimes were 300. The crime rate of Hackbridge in 2024 was 12.77 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hackbridge were around 579 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.65 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackbridge)CrimesRank (Hackbridge)CrimesRank (Hackbridge)
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
Cheam47 15361 11690 11
Sutton South45 16356 12650 12
St Helier East50 12295 17462 18
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

Hackbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202523
March 202513
February 202512
January 202511
December 202417
November 202415
October 202411
September 202425
August 202417

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20249
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 202414
September 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hackbridge in May 2025

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

1. New Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Public order1
2. Hackbridge Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Batley Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
4. Wolseley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dunster Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Longfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Peony Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Silk Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. York Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Furlong Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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