Crime in North Cheam: statistics, rates and trends
617 crimes were recorded in North Cheam in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in North Cheam at a glance
- Crime trends in North Cheam
- Types of crime in North Cheam
- North Cheam compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Cheam
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Cheam
- Demographics of North Cheam
- Questions about crime in North Cheam
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (178), anti-social behaviour (141) and shoplifting (81) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,548th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | North Cheam | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 617 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.6 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,021 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Cheam peaked in the year to August 2018 (756 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (490). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 617 | 61.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 512 | 51.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 490 | 48.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 562 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 687 | 68.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 654 | 65.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 708 | 70.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 679 | 67.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 756 | 75.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (57% below) and other theft (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 30 to 81 and violence and sexual offences rose from 142 to 178.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 17.8 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 14.1 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 8.1 | 8.5 | +170% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than North Cheam; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Cheam (46.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Cheam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Park South | 370 | 48.7 | -21% |
| Worcester Park North | 513 | 54.7 | -11% |
| Stonecot | 584 | 68.3 | +11% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,504 | 110.1 | +79% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | +3% |
| Cheam | 499 | 46.7 | -24% |
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +135% |
| St Helier West | 1,377 | 107.2 | +74% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in North Cheam over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Senhouse Road” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Senhouse Road | 102 |
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near Edwards Close | 35 |
| On or near London Road | 27 |
| On or near Lingfield Road | 25 |
| On or near Esher Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Kingston Avenue | 13 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Walton Avenue | 12 |
Of the 476 crimes in North Cheam with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 45.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 24.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
North Cheam has an estimated population of 10,021 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and more home ownership (83%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Cheam average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | North Cheam | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is North Cheam a safe place to live?
North Cheam recorded 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,548th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in North Cheam?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 178 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in North Cheam going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Cheam was up 21% on the year before: 617 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 512 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Cheam?
About 10,021 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Cheam?
North Cheam 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.