Crime in Sutton North: statistics, rates and trends
744 crimes were recorded in Sutton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sutton North
- Questions about crime in Sutton North
- About this data
744 crimes were recorded in Sutton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 245 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton North has the 2,450th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton North | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 744 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.4 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,547 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton North was highest in the year to July 2020 (940 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (644). Over the whole period it rose 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 744 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 763 | 66.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 704 | 61.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 760 | 65.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 769 | 66.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 797 | 69.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 940 | 81.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 800 | 69.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 644 | 55.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton North 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+61%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%). The largest falls were in burglary (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 21.2 | 0.62 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 13.3 | 0.87 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 7.5 | 1.53 | -1% |
| Public order | 66 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 4.2 | 0.61 | +23% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.6 | 0.57 | +11% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.4 | 0.69 | -43% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.3 | 0.72 | -7% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.03 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.0 | 0.13 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +17% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -65% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton North recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton North recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton North recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton North recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton North recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton North recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +124% |
| St Helier West | 1,366 | 106.4 | +65% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,451 | 106.2 | +65% |
| Stonecot | 590 | 69.0 | +7% |
| The Wrythe | 1,064 | 90.1 | +40% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | +22% |
| North Cheam | 605 | 60.4 | -6% |
| Sutton South | 747 | 65.0 | +1% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sutton Garage | 64 |
| On or near Chaucer Gardens | 47 |
| On or near The Green | 43 |
| On or near Vale Road | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Collingwood Road | 32 |
| On or near Clensham Court | 28 |
| On or near Rose Hill Park West | 27 |
| On or near Anton Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Hallmead Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton North 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 | 226 | 30.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 154 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Sutton North has an estimated population of 11,547. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton North sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Sutton North a safe place to live?
Sutton North recorded 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (154).
Is crime in Sutton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton North was down 2% on the year before: 744 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 763 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton North?
Sutton North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.