Crime Rate in The Wrythe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Wrythe

The total recorded crimes in The Wrythe, Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Wrythe crime rate of 1.22 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 The Wrythe, encompassing approximately 46,868 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
The Wrythe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Duke Of Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is The Wrythe?

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

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, The Wrythe reported a higher crime volume than the Sutton average, with 522 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, The Wrythe witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, The Wrythe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sutton average, with 1,012 crimes compared to 791. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, The Wrythe witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

The Wrythe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the The Wrythe has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total The Wrythe crimes were 522. The crime rate of The Wrythe in 2024 was 11.14 (year) or 0.93 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Wrythe were around 1,012 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.59 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Wrythe)CrimesRank (The Wrythe)CrimesRank (The Wrythe)
Sutton Central145 11,068 11,670 1
St Helier West119 2710 21,187 2
Sutton West & East Cheam118 3704 41,164 3
South Beddington & Roundshaw111 4705 31,076 4
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

The Wrythe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202526
February 202514
January 202519
December 202421
November 202418
October 202432
September 202422
August 202418

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202420
September 202416
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202517
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 202415
September 202417
August 202423

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations The Wrythe in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Duke Of Edinburgh Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Denmark Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Rushy Meadow Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Erskine Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Jay Mews (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shepley Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rossignol Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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