Crime in Sutton North: statistics, rates and trends
735 crimes were recorded in Sutton North in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton North at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton North
- Types of crime in Sutton North
- Sutton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton North
- Demographics of Sutton North
- Questions about crime in Sutton North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (249), anti-social behaviour (150) and vehicle crime (88) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,488th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sutton North | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 735 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.7 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,547 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton North peaked in the year to August 2020 (950 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (655). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 735 | 63.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 774 | 67.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 685 | 59.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 762 | 66.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 780 | 67.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 783 | 67.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 950 | 82.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 804 | 69.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 655 | 56.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton North recorded notably more vehicle crime (53% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (46% below) and criminal damage and arson (46% below). On the year before, public order rose from 46 to 68, while burglary fell from 51 to 27 and drugs fell from 33 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 249 | 21.6 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 13.0 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Public order | 68 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.6 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -47% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton North; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest North Cheam (61.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +127% |
| St Helier West | 1,377 | 107.2 | +68% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,504 | 110.1 | +73% |
| Stonecot | 584 | 68.3 | +7% |
| The Wrythe | 1,075 | 91.0 | +43% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | +22% |
| North Cheam | 617 | 61.6 | -3% |
| Sutton South | 759 | 66.1 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Sutton North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sutton Garage” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sutton Garage | 64 |
| On or near Chaucer Gardens | 46 |
| On or near The Green | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Vale Road | 36 |
| On or near Collingwood Road | 29 |
| On or near Clensham Court | 27 |
| On or near Rose Hill Park West | 26 |
| On or near Anton Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Hallmead Road | 17 |
Of the 585 crimes in Sutton North with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 177 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| 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% |
Sutton North has an estimated population of 11,547 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton North average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton North a safe place to live?
Sutton North recorded 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,488th 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 Sutton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 249 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Sutton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton North was down 5% on the year before: 735 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 774 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton North?
About 11,547 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton North?
Sutton North 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.