Crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw: statistics, rates and trends
1,062 crimes were recorded in South Beddington & Roundshaw in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw at a glance
- Crime trends in South Beddington & Roundshaw
- Types of crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw
- South Beddington & Roundshaw compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Beddington & Roundshaw
- Demographics of South Beddington & Roundshaw
- Questions about crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (358), anti-social behaviour (188) and shoplifting (147) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,435th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | South Beddington & Roundshaw | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,062 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.1 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,528 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,151 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (886). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,062 | 92.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,087 | 94.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,151 | 99.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 896 | 77.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 939 | 81.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 954 | 82.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,133 | 98.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,022 | 88.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 886 | 76.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded notably more shoplifting (51% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (40% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (68% below) and other theft (26% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 302 to 358, while criminal damage and arson fell from 58 to 25 and burglary fell from 62 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 358 | 31.1 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 188 | 16.3 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 12.8 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 6.9 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Drugs | 46 | 4.0 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -57% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 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.
South Beddington & Roundshaw has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Beddington & Roundshaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington South | 968 | 85.4 | -7% |
| Beddington | 884 | 80.4 | -13% |
| Wallington North | 849 | 70.5 | -24% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 507 | 48.7 | -47% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | -16% |
| The Wrythe | 1,075 | 91.0 | -1% |
| Hackbridge | 564 | 71.2 | -23% |
| Sutton South | 759 | 66.1 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in South Beddington & Roundshaw over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (160).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 160 |
| On or near Chalice Close | 41 |
| On or near Brown Close | 37 |
| On or near Douglas Close | 35 |
| On or near Adastra Way | 31 |
| On or near Stirling Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Horatius Way | 28 |
| On or near Amy Close | 27 |
| On or near Hanno Close | 24 |
| On or near Mollison Drive | 22 |
Of the 874 crimes in South Beddington & Roundshaw with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 188 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 270 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
South Beddington & Roundshaw has an estimated population of 11,528 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%) and less private renting (8.8%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Beddington & Roundshaw average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | South Beddington & Roundshaw | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is South Beddington & Roundshaw a safe place to live?
South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,435th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 358 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (188).
Is crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw was down 2% on the year before: 1,062 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,087 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Beddington & Roundshaw?
About 11,528 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Beddington & Roundshaw?
South Beddington & Roundshaw 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.