Crime in Carshalton Central: statistics, rates and trends
867 crimes were recorded in Carshalton Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Carshalton Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Carshalton Central
- Types of crime in Carshalton Central
- Carshalton Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Carshalton Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carshalton Central
- Population and deprivation in Carshalton Central
- Questions about crime in Carshalton Central
- About this data
867 crimes were recorded in Carshalton Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 229 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Carshalton Central has the 1,896th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carshalton Central | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 867 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.7 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,010 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carshalton Central was highest in the year to July 2026 (867 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (657). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 | 867 | 78.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 763 | 69.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 675 | 61.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 814 | 73.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 768 | 69.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 782 | 71.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 853 | 77.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 820 | 74.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 657 | 59.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carshalton Central 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+112%) and public order (+54%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and drugs (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 20.8 | 0.61 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 187 | 17.0 | 2.05 | +112% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 13.8 | 0.90 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 5.9 | 1.20 | -12% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +54% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.5 | 1.28 | -18% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -40% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -25% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.60 | +75% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.66 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Carshalton Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carshalton Central recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 26.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carshalton Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carshalton Central recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carshalton Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carshalton Central recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carshalton Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carshalton Central recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carshalton Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carshalton Central recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carshalton Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carshalton Central recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carshalton Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carshalton Central recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carshalton Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carshalton Central recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carshalton Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carshalton Central recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carshalton Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carshalton Central recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Carshalton Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Carshalton Central recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carshalton Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carshalton Central recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Carshalton Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Carshalton Central recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carshalton Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carshalton Central recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Carshalton Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carshalton Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carshalton Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +83% |
| The Wrythe | 1,064 | 90.1 | +14% |
| Wallington North | 863 | 71.6 | -9% |
| Sutton South | 747 | 65.0 | -17% |
| Wallington South | 935 | 82.5 | +5% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | -18% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 511 | 49.0 | -38% |
| Hackbridge | 561 | 70.8 | -10% |
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 Carshalton Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near High Street | 68 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Papermill Close | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Shorts Road | 20 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 18 |
| On or near Harold Road | 17 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 17 |
| On or near Cowper Avenue | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carshalton Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 329 | 37.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Carshalton Central has an estimated population of 11,010. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carshalton Central sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carshalton Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Carshalton Central a safe place to live?
Carshalton Central recorded 78.7 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 Carshalton Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (187).
Is crime in Carshalton Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carshalton Central was up 14% on the year before: 867 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 763 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carshalton Central?
Carshalton Central 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 Carshalton Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.