Crime in Sutton North West: statistics, rates and trends
305 crimes were recorded in Sutton North West in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton North West at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton North West
- Types of crime in Sutton North West
- Sutton North West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton North West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton North West
- Demographics of Sutton North West
- Questions about crime in Sutton North West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (169), drugs (25), anti-social behaviour (19) and criminal damage and arson (19) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,414th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sutton North West | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 305 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.5 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 4,656 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sutton North West of any year here (305 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 48%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 305 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 325 | 69.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 332 | 71.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 372 | 79.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 465 | 99.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 518 | 111.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 510 | 109.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 425 | 91.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 587 | 126.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton North West recorded notably more drugs (64% above the national rate).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 36.3 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Drugs | 25 | 5.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Sutton North West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton North West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton South East | 649 | 79.6 | +22% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +361% |
| Bold & Lea Green | 965 | 79.2 | +21% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +111% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,013 | 79.7 | +22% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +389% |
| West Park | 1,089 | 90.1 | +38% |
| Blackbrook | 831 | 77.3 | +18% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Sutton North West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Extension View” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Extension View | 19 |
| On or near Balmoral Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Dryebeck Grove | 14 |
| On or near Lakemoor Close | 13 |
| On or near Holbrook Close | 12 |
| On or near Colne Drive | 11 |
| On or near Kidstone Close | 11 |
| On or near Simonstone Grove | 11 |
| On or near Sherdley Park Drive | 10 |
| On or near Tilbrook Drive | 10 |
Of the 286 crimes in Sutton North West with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 47.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 18.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 13.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Sutton North West has an estimated population of 4,656 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), less private renting (9.7%, against 20.3%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton North West average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton North West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 42.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sutton North West a safe place to live?
Sutton North West recorded 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,414th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Sutton North West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (25).
Is crime in Sutton North West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton North West was down 6% on the year before: 305 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 325 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton North West?
About 4,656 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton North West?
Sutton North West is policed by Merseyside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.