Crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse: statistics, rates and trends
507 crimes were recorded in Carshalton South & Clockhouse in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Carshalton South & Clockhouse
- Questions about crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (181), anti-social behaviour (106) and vehicle crime (61) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,077th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Carshalton South & Clockhouse | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 507 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,420 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse peaked in the year to August 2021 (640 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (465). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 507 | 48.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 563 | 54.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 546 | 52.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 465 | 44.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 485 | 46.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 640 | 61.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 626 | 60.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 546 | 52.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 530 | 50.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded notably more burglary (46% above the national rate), and notably less public order (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 87 to 106, while public order fell from 40 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 17.4 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Burglary | 54 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Other theft | 18 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Carshalton South & Clockhouse; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Belmont, Sutton (43.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carshalton South & Clockhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington South | 968 | 85.4 | +76% |
| Sutton South | 759 | 66.1 | +36% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | +60% |
| Belmont | 558 | 43.9 | -10% |
| South Beddington & Roundshaw | 1,062 | 92.1 | +89% |
| Wallington North | 849 | 70.5 | +45% |
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +197% |
| The Wrythe | 1,075 | 91.0 | +87% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Carshalton South & Clockhouse over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alexandra Gardens” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alexandra Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Grove Place | 23 |
| On or near The Mount | 23 |
| On or near Park View Close | 22 |
| On or near Courtney Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Stanley Park Road | 18 |
| On or near Beeches Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Oakhurst Rise | 14 |
| On or near Downland Close | 12 |
| On or near Lloyd Avenue | 12 |
Of the 401 crimes in Carshalton South & Clockhouse with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 127 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Carshalton South & Clockhouse has an estimated population of 10,420 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Carshalton South & Clockhouse average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Carshalton South & Clockhouse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Carshalton South & Clockhouse a safe place to live?
Carshalton South & Clockhouse recorded 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,077th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carshalton South & Clockhouse was down 10% on the year before: 507 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 563 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Carshalton South & Clockhouse?
About 10,420 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Carshalton South & Clockhouse?
Carshalton South & Clockhouse 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.