Crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw: statistics, rates and trends
1,052 crimes were recorded in South Beddington & Roundshaw in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in South Beddington & Roundshaw
- Questions about crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw
- About this data
1,052 crimes were recorded in South Beddington & Roundshaw in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 345 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Beddington & Roundshaw has the 1,457th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Beddington & Roundshaw | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,052 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.3 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,528 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,117 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (873). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 1,052 | 91.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,115 | 96.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,108 | 96.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 915 | 79.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 940 | 81.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 981 | 85.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,117 | 96.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,022 | 88.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 873 | 75.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Beddington & Roundshaw 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+21%) and drugs (+15%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-42%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 345 | 29.9 | 0.87 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 196 | 17.0 | 1.11 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 11.9 | 1.43 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 6.7 | 1.36 | -26% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.2 | 0.94 | -26% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +6% |
| Drugs | 47 | 4.1 | 1.25 | +15% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.7 | 1.05 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -42% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.03 | +0% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.1 | 0.67 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Beddington & Roundshaw
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Beddington & Roundshaw, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Beddington & Roundshaw.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Beddington & Roundshaw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington South | 935 | 82.5 | -10% |
| Beddington | 898 | 81.7 | -10% |
| Wallington North | 863 | 71.6 | -22% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 511 | 49.0 | -46% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | -14% |
| The Wrythe | 1,064 | 90.1 | -1% |
| Hackbridge | 561 | 70.8 | -22% |
| Sutton South | 747 | 65.0 | -29% |
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 South Beddington & Roundshaw over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 150 |
| On or near Douglas Close | 40 |
| On or near Chalice Close | 37 |
| On or near Adastra Way | 34 |
| On or near Brown Close | 34 |
| On or near Stirling Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Hanno Close | 26 |
| On or near Horatius Way | 26 |
| On or near Amy Close | 24 |
| On or near Mollison Drive | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Beddington & Roundshaw 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 269 | 25.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 196 | 18.6% |
| Under investigation | 162 | 15.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
South Beddington & Roundshaw has an estimated population of 11,528. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Beddington & Roundshaw sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Beddington & Roundshaw |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.0% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.9% |
Is South Beddington & Roundshaw a safe place to live?
South Beddington & Roundshaw recorded 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 South Beddington & Roundshaw?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (196).
Is crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Beddington & Roundshaw was down 6% on the year before: 1,052 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,115 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Beddington & Roundshaw?
South Beddington & Roundshaw 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 South Beddington & Roundshaw. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.