Crime Rate in Sutton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Central

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Central, Sutton, UK in July 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Central crime rate of 2.38 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 Sutton Central, encompassing approximately 69,194 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (35.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
Sutton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Police Station with total crimes: 10

How safe is Sutton Central?

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

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, Sutton Central reported a higher crime volume than the Sutton average, with 1,068 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sutton Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, Sutton Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sutton average, with 1,670 crimes compared to 791. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sutton Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sutton Central has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 2.38 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton Central crimes were 1,068. The crime rate of Sutton Central in 2024 was 15.43 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton Central were around 1,670 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.13 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Central)CrimesRank (Sutton Central)CrimesRank (Sutton Central)
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
North Cheam51 15253 18526 16
Worcester Park North49 17225 19492 17
Worcester Park South40 20188 20362 20

Sutton Central 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 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202527
May 202519
April 202521
March 202520
February 202521
January 202522
December 202423
November 202432
October 202421
September 202429
August 202434

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20259
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 202415
November 202412
October 202413
September 202417
August 20249

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202511
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 202417
October 202411
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202545
May 202562
April 202529
March 202544
February 202545
January 202532
December 202450
November 202442
October 202446
September 202441
August 202434

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202510
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20251
April 20256
March 202512
February 20255
January 20259
December 202410
November 202413
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 202515
April 202519
March 202527
February 202517
January 202528
December 202414
November 202425
October 202420
September 202421
August 20245

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20253
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton Central in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Other theft4
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Theft from the person1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Orme Road (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Lodge Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
7. St Nicholas Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Benhill Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Cressingham Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rosebery Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

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