Crime in Belmont, Sutton: statistics, rates and trends
558 crimes were recorded in Belmont, Sutton in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Belmont, Sutton
- Questions about crime in Belmont, Sutton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (218), anti-social behaviour (112) and vehicle crime (64) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,297th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Belmont, Sutton | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 558 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.9 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,697 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Belmont, Sutton peaked in the year to August 2021 (853 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (499). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 558 | 43.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 548 | 43.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 509 | 40.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 598 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 608 | 47.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 853 | 67.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 784 | 61.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 669 | 52.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 499 | 39.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (67% below) and other theft (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 30 to 37, while burglary fell from 60 to 33 and criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 17.2 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Public order | 37 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Belmont, Sutton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belmont, Sutton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton South | 759 | 66.1 | +50% |
| Cheam | 499 | 46.7 | +6% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,504 | 110.1 | +150% |
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +229% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 507 | 48.7 | +11% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | +77% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | +45% |
| North Cheam | 617 | 61.6 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Belmont, Sutton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Basinghall Gardens” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Basinghall Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Porchfield Close | 24 |
| On or near California Close | 19 |
| On or near Nettlecombe Close | 19 |
| On or near Mottistone Grove | 18 |
| On or near Yarbridge Close | 17 |
| On or near Cotswold Road | 16 |
| On or near Egmont Road | 16 |
| On or near Hospital | 16 |
| On or near The Crescent | 16 |
Of the 446 crimes in Belmont, Sutton with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 32.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Belmont, Sutton has an estimated population of 12,697 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Belmont, Sutton average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Belmont, Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Belmont, Sutton a safe place to live?
Belmont, Sutton recorded 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,297th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Belmont, Sutton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Belmont, Sutton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belmont, Sutton was up 2% on the year before: 558 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Belmont, Sutton?
About 12,697 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Belmont, Sutton?
Belmont, Sutton 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.