Crime in Stonecot: statistics, rates and trends
584 crimes were recorded in Stonecot in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (168), anti-social behaviour (102) and vehicle crime (74) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,304th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stonecot | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 584 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.3 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,555 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stonecot peaked in the year to August 2020 (710 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (531). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 584 | 68.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 638 | 74.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 614 | 71.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 585 | 68.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 531 | 62.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 597 | 69.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 710 | 83.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 588 | 68.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 578 | 67.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stonecot recorded notably more vehicle crime (74% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (60% below) and public order (53% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 29 and vehicle crime rose from 60 to 74, while drugs fell from 48 to 26 and public order fell from 42 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 19.6 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 11.9 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 5.4 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stonecot; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Worcester Park South (48.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stonecot |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cheam | 617 | 61.6 | -10% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | -7% |
| Worcester Park North | 513 | 54.7 | -20% |
| St Helier West | 1,377 | 107.2 | +57% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,504 | 110.1 | +61% |
| Worcester Park South | 370 | 48.7 | -29% |
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +112% |
| St Helier East | 540 | 75.3 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Stonecot over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Willow Walk | 37 |
| On or near Sutton Common Road | 27 |
| On or near Westbourne Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Stonecot Close | 26 |
| On or near Stonecot Hill | 26 |
| On or near Hamilton Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Woodstock Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Kimpton Park Way | 19 |
| On or near Reigate Avenue | 19 |
Of the 482 crimes in Stonecot with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 28.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Stonecot has an estimated population of 8,555 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and more home ownership (80%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stonecot average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Stonecot | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stonecot a safe place to live?
Stonecot recorded 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,304th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Stonecot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Stonecot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stonecot was down 8% on the year before: 584 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 638 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stonecot?
About 8,555 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stonecot?
Stonecot 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.