Crime in Beddington: statistics, rates and trends
884 crimes were recorded in Beddington in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Beddington at a glance
- Crime trends in Beddington
- Types of crime in Beddington
- Beddington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beddington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beddington
- Demographics of Beddington
- Questions about crime in Beddington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (314), anti-social behaviour (162) and public order (68) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,825th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Beddington | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 884 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.4 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,994 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Beddington peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,029 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (815). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 884 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 903 | 82.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 827 | 75.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 950 | 86.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,006 | 91.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 955 | 86.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,029 | 93.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 897 | 81.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 815 | 74.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beddington recorded notably more robbery (47% above the national rate), drugs (36% above the national rate) and burglary (28% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (46% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 37 and public order rose from 52 to 68, while vehicle crime fell from 116 to 63 and criminal damage and arson fell from 62 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 | 28.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 14.7 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 68 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 5.7 | 5.0 | -46% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Drugs | 49 | 4.5 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 3.4 | 8.5 | +76% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beddington; the highest is South Beddington & Roundshaw (92.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Carshalton South & Clockhouse (48.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beddington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington North | 849 | 70.5 | -12% |
| South Beddington & Roundshaw | 1,062 | 92.1 | +15% |
| Wallington South | 968 | 85.4 | +6% |
| Hackbridge | 564 | 71.2 | -11% |
| The Wrythe | 1,075 | 91.0 | +13% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | -3% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 507 | 48.7 | -39% |
| St Helier East | 540 | 75.3 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Beddington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bath House Road” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bath House Road | 69 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 43 |
| On or near Bloxworth Close | 27 |
| On or near Windsor Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Saffron Close | 19 |
| On or near Stirling Way | 19 |
| On or near Archway Close | 17 |
| On or near Gisbourne Close | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
Of the 722 crimes in Beddington with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 162 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 247 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Beddington has an estimated population of 10,994 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beddington average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Beddington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beddington a safe place to live?
Beddington recorded 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,825th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Beddington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 314 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in Beddington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beddington was down 2% on the year before: 884 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 903 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beddington?
About 10,994 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beddington?
Beddington is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.