Crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse: statistics, rates and trends
511 crimes were recorded in Carshalton South & Clockhouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse at a glance
- Crime trends in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
- Types of crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
- Carshalton South & Clockhouse compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
- Population and deprivation in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
- Questions about crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
- About this data
511 crimes were recorded in Carshalton South & Clockhouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Carshalton South & Clockhouse has the 3,064th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carshalton South & Clockhouse | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 511 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.0 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,420 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse was highest in the year to July 2021 (643 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (469). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 511 | 49.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 567 | 54.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 535 | 51.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 469 | 45.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 490 | 47.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 643 | 61.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 625 | 60.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 541 | 51.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 533 | 51.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carshalton South & Clockhouse 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+44%) and vehicle crime (+15%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-63%) and public order (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 16.7 | 0.49 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 10.9 | 0.71 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.8 | 1.17 | +15% |
| Burglary | 56 | 5.4 | 1.52 | +0% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.8 | 0.29 | -21% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -63% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 0.10 | -47% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 0.32 | -30% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.43 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.40 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Carshalton South & Clockhouse, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carshalton South & Clockhouse.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carshalton South & Clockhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington South | 935 | 82.5 | +68% |
| Sutton South | 747 | 65.0 | +33% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | +61% |
| Belmont | 573 | 45.1 | -8% |
| South Beddington & Roundshaw | 1,052 | 91.3 | +86% |
| Wallington North | 863 | 71.6 | +46% |
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +194% |
| The Wrythe | 1,064 | 90.1 | +84% |
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 South & Clockhouse over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alexandra Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Grove Place | 21 |
| On or near Park View Close | 21 |
| On or near Courtney Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Stanley Park Road | 19 |
| On or near The Mount | 18 |
| On or near Beeches Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Lloyd Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Downland Close | 12 |
| On or near Grosvenor Avenue | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carshalton South & Clockhouse 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 | 157 | 30.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 7.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Carshalton South & Clockhouse has an estimated population of 10,420. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carshalton South & Clockhouse sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carshalton South & Clockhouse |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Carshalton South & Clockhouse a safe place to live?
Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 49.0 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 South & Clockhouse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse was down 10% on the year before: 511 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 567 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carshalton South & Clockhouse?
Carshalton South & Clockhouse 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 South & Clockhouse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.