Crime Rate in North Cheam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Cheam

The total recorded crimes in North Cheam, Sutton, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Cheam crime rate of 1.30 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
North Cheam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Esher Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • 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 July 2025 the North Cheam has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.30 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Cheam)CrimesRank (North Cheam)CrimesRank (North 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
Cheam57 13361 11690 11
St Helier East58 12295 17462 18
Hackbridge49 16300 16579 13
Stonecot54 14352 13564 14
Carshalton South & Clockhouse47 18312 14459 19
Belmont47 19304 15548 15
Worcester Park North49 17225 19492 17
Worcester Park South40 20188 20362 20

North 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202513
April 202522
March 20259
February 20255
January 202512
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202512
April 202525
March 202513
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
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 12 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 12 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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
September 20241

High Crime Locations North Cheam in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Esher Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Senhouse Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Meads (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Kingston Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Wellington Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Priory Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Courtenay Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Robbery1
10. Buxton Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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