Crime in Sutton Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,708 crimes were recorded in Sutton Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 144.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Central
- Types of crime in Sutton Central
- Sutton Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Central
- Demographics of Sutton Central
- Questions about crime in Sutton Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (590), anti-social behaviour (262) and shoplifting (174) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 479th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sutton Central | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,708 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.6 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,813 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Central peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,960 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (862). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 98%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,708 | 144.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,741 | 147.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,960 | 165.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,225 | 103.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,009 | 85.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,083 | 91.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,077 | 91.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,033 | 87.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 862 | 73.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 141 |
| July 2026 | 134 |
| June 2026 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 133 |
| April 2026 | 167 |
| March 2026 | 151 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 172 |
| October 2025 | 146 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton Central recorded notably more robbery (3.2 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.6 times the national rate) and public order (2.1 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 126 to 165 and drugs rose from 55 to 68, while theft from the person fell from 70 to 52 and shoplifting fell from 233 to 174.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 590 | 49.9 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 262 | 22.2 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 14.7 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Public order | 165 | 14.0 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 108 | 9.1 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Drugs | 68 | 5.8 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Burglary | 57 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 52 | 4.4 | 1.7 | -26% |
| Robbery | 51 | 4.3 | 1.4 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Sutton Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton South | 759 | 66.1 | -54% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,504 | 110.1 | -24% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | -56% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | -46% |
| The Wrythe | 1,075 | 91.0 | -37% |
| Belmont | 558 | 43.9 | -70% |
| St Helier West | 1,377 | 107.2 | -26% |
| Cheam | 499 | 46.7 | -68% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Sutton Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (251).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 251 |
| On or near Police Station | 170 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Nightclub | 58 |
| On or near Hill Road | 56 |
| On or near Lodge Place | 56 |
| On or near Manor Place | 51 |
| On or near Bank Mews | 48 |
| On or near Marshall'S Road | 43 |
| On or near St Nicholas Way | 39 |
Of the 1,446 crimes in Sutton Central with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 262 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 520 | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 400 | 27.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 88 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 59 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Sutton Central has an estimated population of 11,813 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), more households without a car (39%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (10%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Central average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sutton Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton Central a safe place to live?
Sutton Central recorded 144.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 479th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Sutton Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 590 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (262).
Is crime in Sutton Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Central was down 2% on the year before: 1,708 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,741 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Central?
About 11,813 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Central?
Sutton Central 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.