Crime in Sutton, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends

178 crimes were recorded in Sutton, Cheshire East in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 88 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton, Cheshire East has the 3,588th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Sutton, Cheshire East was highest in the year to July 2018 (211 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (132). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton, Cheshire 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+57%). The largest falls were in public order (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Sutton, Cheshire East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 49.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Sutton, Cheshire East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Sutton, Cheshire East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Sutton, Cheshire East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Sutton, Cheshire East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Sutton, Cheshire East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Sutton, Cheshire East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Sutton, Cheshire East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Sutton, Cheshire East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Sutton, Cheshire East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Sutton, Cheshire East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Sutton, Cheshire East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton, Cheshire East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton, Cheshire East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton, Cheshire East.

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, Cheshire East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton, Cheshire 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.

Sutton, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 4,918. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton, Cheshire East sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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, Cheshire East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.