Crime in Sutton Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,705 crimes were recorded in Sutton Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sutton Central
- Questions about crime in Sutton Central
- About this data
1,705 crimes were recorded in Sutton Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 577 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton Central has the 485th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton Central | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,705 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.3 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,813 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Central was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,937 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (858). Over the whole period it rose 99%, 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 | 1,705 | 144.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,746 | 147.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,937 | 164.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,185 | 100.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 992 | 84.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,098 | 92.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,097 | 92.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,012 | 85.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 858 | 72.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 138 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton Central 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+30%) and public order (+25%). The largest falls were in other crime (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 577 | 48.8 | 1.43 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 22.8 | 1.48 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 177 | 15.0 | 1.81 | -23% |
| Public order | 164 | 13.9 | 2.09 | +25% |
| Other theft | 105 | 8.9 | 1.39 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 6.6 | 1.34 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 6.4 | 0.95 | -24% |
| Drugs | 69 | 5.8 | 1.79 | +30% |
| Burglary | 59 | 5.0 | 1.41 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 53 | 4.5 | 2.66 | -21% |
| Robbery | 48 | 4.1 | 3.01 | +17% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.05 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.62 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton Central recorded 577 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton Central recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton Central recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton Central recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton Central recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton Central recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton Central recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton Central recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton Central recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton Central recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton Central recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton Central recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton Central recorded 12 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton Central 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton South | 747 | 65.0 | -55% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,451 | 106.2 | -26% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | -55% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | -45% |
| The Wrythe | 1,064 | 90.1 | -38% |
| Belmont | 573 | 45.1 | -69% |
| St Helier West | 1,366 | 106.4 | -26% |
| Cheam | 514 | 48.1 | -67% |
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 Sutton Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 249 |
| On or near Police Station | 165 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Lodge Place | 53 |
| On or near Nightclub | 53 |
| On or near Bank Mews | 51 |
| On or near Hill Road | 49 |
| On or near Manor Place | 48 |
| On or near Benhill Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Marshall'S Road | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 523 | 30.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 404 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 269 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 207 | 12.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 5.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.2% |
Sutton Central has an estimated population of 11,813. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton Central sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.7% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Sutton Central a safe place to live?
Sutton Central recorded 144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Sutton Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 577 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (269).
Is crime in Sutton Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Central was down 2% on the year before: 1,705 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,746 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton Central?
Sutton Central 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 Sutton Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.