Crime in St Helier East: statistics, rates and trends
531 crimes were recorded in St Helier East in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Helier East at a glance
- Crime trends in St Helier East
- Types of crime in St Helier East
- St Helier East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Helier East
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Helier East
- Population and deprivation in St Helier East
- Questions about crime in St Helier East
- About this data
531 crimes were recorded in St Helier East in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 201 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Helier East has the 2,058th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Helier East | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 531 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.1 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,168 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Helier East was highest in the year to July 2020 (665 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (478). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 531 | 74.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 568 | 79.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 478 | 66.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 524 | 73.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 613 | 85.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 630 | 87.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 665 | 92.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 545 | 76.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 507 | 70.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Helier East 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+18%) and burglary (+17%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-34%) and other crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 28.0 | 0.82 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 14.6 | 0.95 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 6.4 | 1.30 | +18% |
| Public order | 40 | 5.6 | 0.84 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -22% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -18% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.8 | 1.07 | +17% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.1 | 0.94 | +0% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 0.99 | -25% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Helier East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Helier East recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Helier East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Helier East recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Helier East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Helier East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Helier East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Helier East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Helier East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Helier East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Helier East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Helier East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Helier East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Helier East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Helier East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Helier East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Helier East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Helier East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Helier East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Helier East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Helier East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Helier East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Helier East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Helier East recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Helier East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Helier East recorded 2 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Helier East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Helier East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Helier East |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helier West | 1,366 | 106.4 | +44% |
| Hackbridge | 561 | 70.8 | -4% |
| The Wrythe | 1,064 | 90.1 | +22% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | -13% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | +6% |
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +95% |
| Wallington North | 863 | 71.6 | -3% |
| Stonecot | 590 | 69.0 | -7% |
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 St Helier East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pipewell Road | 47 |
| On or near Lark Way | 43 |
| On or near Sawtry Close | 31 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Road | 30 |
| On or near Blake Close | 28 |
| On or near Osney Walk | 23 |
| On or near Neville Walk | 22 |
| On or near Bishopsford Road | 20 |
| On or near St Alban'S Grove | 20 |
| On or near Tull Street | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Helier East 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 | 144 | 27.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 13.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
St Helier East has an estimated population of 7,168. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Helier East sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Helier East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.3% |
| Social rented homes | 36.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is St Helier East a safe place to live?
St Helier East recorded 74.1 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 St Helier East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in St Helier East going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Helier East was down 7% on the year before: 531 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 568 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Helier East?
St Helier East 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 St Helier East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.