Crime in Belmont, Sutton: statistics, rates and trends
573 crimes were recorded in Belmont, Sutton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Belmont, Sutton at a glance
- Crime trends in Belmont, Sutton
- Types of crime in Belmont, Sutton
- Belmont, Sutton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Belmont, Sutton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Belmont, Sutton
- Population and deprivation in Belmont, Sutton
- Questions about crime in Belmont, Sutton
- About this data
573 crimes were recorded in Belmont, Sutton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 229 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Belmont, Sutton has the 3,239th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Belmont, Sutton | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 573 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.1 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,697 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Belmont, Sutton was highest in the year to July 2021 (849 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (494). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 573 | 45.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 545 | 42.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 516 | 40.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 590 | 46.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 618 | 48.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 849 | 66.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 800 | 63.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 644 | 50.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 494 | 38.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Belmont, Sutton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+25%) and public order (+24%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 18.0 | 0.53 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 8.7 | 0.57 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 4.7 | 0.96 | -10% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -38% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +24% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.4 | 0.35 | -25% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.33 | +250% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Belmont, Sutton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belmont, Sutton recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Belmont, Sutton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belmont, Sutton recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Belmont, Sutton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belmont, Sutton recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Belmont, Sutton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belmont, Sutton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Belmont, Sutton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belmont, Sutton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Belmont, Sutton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belmont, Sutton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Belmont, Sutton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belmont, Sutton recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Belmont, Sutton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belmont, Sutton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Belmont, Sutton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belmont, Sutton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Belmont, Sutton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belmont, Sutton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Belmont, Sutton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belmont, Sutton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Belmont, Sutton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belmont, Sutton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Belmont, Sutton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Belmont, Sutton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Belmont, Sutton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Belmont, Sutton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belmont, Sutton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton South | 747 | 65.0 | +44% |
| Cheam | 514 | 48.1 | +7% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,451 | 106.2 | +135% |
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +220% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 511 | 49.0 | +9% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | +74% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | +43% |
| North Cheam | 605 | 60.4 | +34% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Belmont, Sutton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Porchfield Close | 25 |
| On or near Basinghall Gardens | 24 |
| On or near California Close | 21 |
| On or near Mottistone Grove | 20 |
| On or near Nettlecombe Close | 20 |
| On or near Cotswold Road | 19 |
| On or near Frampton Close | 18 |
| On or near Egmont Road | 17 |
| On or near Yarbridge Close | 16 |
| On or near Hospital | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belmont, Sutton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 6.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Belmont, Sutton has an estimated population of 12,697. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belmont, Sutton sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Belmont, Sutton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Belmont, Sutton a safe place to live?
Belmont, Sutton recorded 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Belmont, Sutton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Belmont, Sutton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belmont, Sutton was up 5% on the year before: 573 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 545 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Belmont, Sutton?
Belmont, Sutton is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Belmont, Sutton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.