Crime in Carshalton Central: statistics, rates and trends
857 crimes were recorded in Carshalton Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Carshalton Central
- Questions about crime in Carshalton Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (234), shoplifting (187) and anti-social behaviour (148) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,919th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Carshalton Central | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 857 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.8 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,010 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Carshalton Central peaked in the year to August 2020 (867 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (669). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 857 | 77.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 778 | 70.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 682 | 61.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 794 | 72.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 790 | 71.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 773 | 70.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 867 | 78.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 810 | 73.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 669 | 60.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Carshalton Central recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (28% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (66% below) and other theft (55% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 100 to 187 and public order rose from 39 to 56, while criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 25 and drugs fell from 29 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 21.3 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 187 | 17.0 | 8.5 | +87% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 13.4 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -49% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Carshalton Central; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Carshalton South & Clockhouse (48.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carshalton Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +86% |
| The Wrythe | 1,075 | 91.0 | +17% |
| Wallington North | 849 | 70.5 | -9% |
| Sutton South | 759 | 66.1 | -15% |
| Wallington South | 968 | 85.4 | +10% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | -18% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 507 | 48.7 | -37% |
| Hackbridge | 564 | 71.2 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Carshalton Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 124 |
| On or near High Street | 68 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Papermill Close | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Shorts Road | 21 |
| On or near Harold Road | 18 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 18 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 18 |
| On or near Ashcombe Road | 15 |
Of the 709 crimes in Carshalton Central with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 330 | 46.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 27.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Carshalton Central has an estimated population of 11,010 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%), fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Carshalton Central average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Carshalton Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Carshalton Central a safe place to live?
Carshalton Central recorded 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,919th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Carshalton Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (187).
Is crime in Carshalton Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carshalton Central was up 10% on the year before: 857 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 778 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Carshalton Central?
About 11,010 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Carshalton Central?
Carshalton Central 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.