Crime in St Helier West: statistics, rates and trends
1,366 crimes were recorded in St Helier West in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Helier West at a glance
- Crime trends in St Helier West
- Types of crime in St Helier West
- St Helier West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Helier West
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Helier West
- Population and deprivation in St Helier West
- Questions about crime in St Helier West
- About this data
1,366 crimes were recorded in St Helier West in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 539 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Helier West has the 1,080th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Helier West | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,366 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.4 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,842 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Helier West was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,553 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,122). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,366 | 106.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,277 | 99.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,217 | 94.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,233 | 96.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,318 | 102.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,553 | 120.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,399 | 108.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,273 | 99.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,122 | 87.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 123 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 117 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 126 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Helier West 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 anti-social behaviour, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+60%) and public order (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-59%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 539 | 42.0 | 1.23 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 281 | 21.9 | 1.43 | +16% |
| Public order | 130 | 10.1 | 1.52 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 6.7 | 1.36 | +10% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +6% |
| Drugs | 64 | 5.0 | 1.52 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -33% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -59% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.5 | 1.10 | -32% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.4 | 0.66 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.04 | +86% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.9 | 0.51 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.57 | -14% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Helier West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Helier West recorded 539 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Helier West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Helier West recorded 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Helier West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Helier West recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Helier West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Helier West recorded 86 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 up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Helier West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Helier West recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Helier West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Helier West recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Helier West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Helier West recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Helier West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Helier West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Helier West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Helier West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Helier West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Helier West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Helier West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Helier West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Helier West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Helier West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Helier West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Helier West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Helier West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Helier West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Helier West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Helier West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Helier West |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helier East | 531 | 74.1 | -30% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | -39% |
| The Wrythe | 1,064 | 90.1 | -15% |
| Hackbridge | 561 | 70.8 | -33% |
| Stonecot | 590 | 69.0 | -35% |
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +36% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | -26% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,451 | 106.2 | -0% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 180 |
| On or near Wrythe Lane | 99 |
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Titchfield Walk | 67 |
| On or near Assembly Walk | 58 |
| On or near Cleeve Way | 55 |
| On or near Haines Walk | 47 |
| On or near Rosehill Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Wigmore Road | 31 |
| On or near Hexham Road | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Helier West 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 | 394 | 28.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 309 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 281 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 110 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
St Helier West has an estimated population of 12,842. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Helier West sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Helier West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.7% |
| Social rented homes | 37.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is St Helier West a safe place to live?
St Helier West recorded 106.4 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 St Helier West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 539 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (281).
Is crime in St Helier West going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Helier West was up 7% on the year before: 1,366 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,277 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Helier West?
St Helier West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.