Crime Rate in Wallington South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wallington South

The total recorded crimes in Wallington South, Sutton, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wallington South crime rate of 2.21 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 Wallington South, encompassing approximately 45,640 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wallington South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Wallington South?

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

  • Relative to Sutton:

    • In 2024, Wallington South reported a higher crime volume than the Sutton average, with 584 crimes compared to 449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wallington South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

    • In 2023, Wallington South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sutton average, with 978 crimes compared to 791. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wallington South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Sutton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wallington South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wallington South has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 5th out of 19 in the Sutton, UK

In 2024, the total Wallington South crimes were 584. The crime rate of Wallington South in 2024 was 12.80 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Sutton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wallington South were around 978 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.43 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Sutton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wallington South)CrimesRank (Wallington South)CrimesRank (Wallington South)
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
The Wrythe57 11522 61,012 5
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

Wallington South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 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 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 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 (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202522
March 202533
February 202526
January 202511
December 202425
November 202418
October 202429
September 202421
August 202417

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202538
February 202525
January 202521
December 202420
November 202417
October 202424
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202527
March 20256
February 202520
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 202420
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wallington South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Woodcote Mews (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
6. Freshwood Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Ross Parade (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ross Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. B271 (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1
10. Rosswood Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1

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