Crime Rate in North Cheam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Cheam

The total recorded crimes in North Cheam, Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Cheam crime rate of 1.25 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 North Cheam, encompassing approximately 39,089 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
North Cheam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Senhouse Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is North Cheam?

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

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, North Cheam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sutton average, with 253 crimes compared to 449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Cheam recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, North Cheam had fewer crimes than the Sutton average, with 526 crimes compared to 791. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Cheam recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Cheam Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Cheam has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total North Cheam crimes were 253. The crime rate of North Cheam in 2024 was 6.47 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Cheam were around 526 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.46 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Cheam)CrimesRank (North Cheam)CrimesRank (North 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
Cheam47 15361 11690 11
Sutton South45 16356 12650 12
St Helier East50 12295 17462 18
Hackbridge48 14300 16579 13
Carshalton South & Clockhouse36 18312 14459 19
Belmont43 17304 15548 15
Worcester Park North27 20225 19492 17
Worcester Park South28 19188 20362 20

North Cheam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202525
March 202513
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 20259
February 20255
January 202512
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
September 20241

High Crime Locations North Cheam in May 2025

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

1. Senhouse Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
4. Church Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Windsor Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Meads (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glyn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Covey Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Courtenay Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lingfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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