Crime Rate in Sutton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Central

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Central, Sutton, UK in March 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Central crime rate of 2.30 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 Sutton Central, encompassing approximately 69,194 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
Sutton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Police Station with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sutton Central has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)CrimesRank (Sutton)
St Helier West109 3710 21,187 2
Sutton West & East Cheam117 2704 41,164 3
South Beddington & Roundshaw103 5705 31,076 4
Wallington South106 4584 5978 6
The Wrythe79 6522 61,012 5
Wallington North69 8502 7974 7
Beddington72 7460 8887 8
Carshalton Central58 12385 10797 9
Sutton North64 9402 9751 10
Carshalton South & Clockhouse60 10312 14459 19
Cheam53 13361 11690 11
Sutton South59 11356 12650 12
Hackbridge38 18300 16579 13
Stonecot43 16352 13564 14
Worcester Park North48 14225 19492 17
Belmont44 15304 15548 15
North Cheam38 19253 18526 16
St Helier East43 17295 17462 18
Worcester Park South34 20188 20362 20

Sutton Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 20259
December 202410
November 202413
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
April 20246

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202545
January 202532
December 202450
November 202442
October 202446
September 202441
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202447

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202521
January 202522
December 202423
November 202432
October 202421
September 202429
August 202434
April 202416

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 202417
October 202411
September 202415
August 202413
April 20248

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202517
January 202528
December 202414
November 202425
October 202420
September 202421
August 20245
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 202415
November 202412
October 202413
September 202417
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202413

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
April 20246

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Sutton Central in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting14
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. St Nicholas Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lewis Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Orme Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Manor Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Lodge Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Lind Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
10. Benhill Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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