Crime Rate in Sutton West & East Cheam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton West & East Cheam

The total recorded crimes in Sutton West & East Cheam, Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton West & East Cheam crime rate of 1.92 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 West & East Cheam, encompassing approximately 61,322 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-32.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Sutton West & East Cheam Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Brandon Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Sutton West & East Cheam?

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

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, Sutton West & East Cheam reported a higher crime volume than the Sutton average, with 704 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sutton West & East Cheam witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, Sutton West & East Cheam experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sutton average, with 1,164 crimes compared to 791. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sutton West & East Cheam witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton West & East Cheam Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sutton West & East Cheam has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton West & East Cheam crimes were 704. The crime rate of Sutton West & East Cheam in 2024 was 11.48 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton West & East Cheam were around 1,164 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.98 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton West & East Cheam)CrimesRank (Sutton West & East Cheam)CrimesRank (Sutton West & East Cheam)
Sutton Central145 11,068 11,670 1
St Helier West119 2710 21,187 2
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

Sutton West & East Cheam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202534
March 202526
February 202519
January 202525
December 202419
November 202417
October 202426
September 202438
August 202423

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202540
March 202536
February 202526
January 202523
December 202424
November 202436
October 202419
September 202436
August 202424

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202510
February 20256
January 202515
December 20247
November 202412
October 202423
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 202511
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton West & East Cheam in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sutton West & East Cheam postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
3. Brandon Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Wilcox Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
6. Haddon Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
7. Sutton (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Beech Tree Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
9. Sunningdale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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