Crime Rate in St Helier West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Helier West

The total recorded crimes in St Helier West, Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Helier West crime rate of 1.58 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 St Helier West, encompassing approximately 75,188 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (17.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
St Helier West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Rushen Walk with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Helier West?

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

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, St Helier West reported a higher crime volume than the Sutton average, with 710 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Helier West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, St Helier West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sutton average, with 1,187 crimes compared to 791. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Helier West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sutton, St Helier West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Helier West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Helier West has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total St Helier West crimes were 710. The crime rate of St Helier West in 2024 was 9.44 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Helier West were around 1,187 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.79 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Helier West)CrimesRank (St Helier West)CrimesRank (St Helier West)
Sutton Central145 11,068 11,670 1
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
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

St Helier West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 202525
February 202515
January 202515
December 202422
November 202416
October 202419
September 202423
August 202417

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202545
March 202538
February 202536
January 202537
December 202446
November 202445
October 202430
September 202423
August 202429
May 20241

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 202415
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20256
February 202511
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Helier West in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rushen Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Welbeck Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
5. Haines Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
7. Cleeve Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Torre Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Welhouse Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wrythe Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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