Crime in Sutton North West: statistics, rates and trends
310 crimes were recorded in Sutton North West in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sutton North West
- Questions about crime in Sutton North West
- About this data
310 crimes were recorded in Sutton North West in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 175 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton North West has the 2,371st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton North West | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 310 | 17,936 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.6 | 95.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,656 | 188,861 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton North West was highest in the year to July 2018 (568 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (310). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 | 310 | 66.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 325 | 69.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 321 | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 396 | 85.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 474 | 101.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 518 | 111.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 489 | 105.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 436 | 93.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 568 | 122.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton North West 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+18%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-75%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 37.6 | 1.10 | +15% |
| Drugs | 26 | 5.6 | 1.71 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -13% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -9% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.4 | 0.54 | -11% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -75% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.9 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 0.64 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.26 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton North West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton North West recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 56.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton North West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton North West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton North West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton North West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton North West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton North West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton North West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton North West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton North West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton North West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton North West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton North West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton North West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton North West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton North West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton North West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton North West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton North West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 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 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton North West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton North West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton North West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton North West 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton North West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton North West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton North West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton North West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton North West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton North West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton North West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton South East | 631 | 77.4 | +16% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,260 | 295.8 | +344% |
| Bold & Lea Green | 916 | 75.2 | +13% |
| Parr | 2,061 | 138.4 | +108% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,023 | 80.5 | +21% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,584 | 317.5 | +377% |
| West Park | 1,118 | 92.5 | +39% |
| Blackbrook | 818 | 76.1 | +14% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Extension View | 21 |
| On or near Balmoral Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Kidstone Close | 15 |
| On or near Lakemoor Close | 15 |
| On or near Dryebeck Grove | 14 |
| On or near Holbrook Close | 12 |
| On or near Colne Drive | 11 |
| On or near Simonstone Grove | 10 |
| On or near Kerswell Close | 9 |
| On or near Sherdley Park Drive | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton North West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 45.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 15.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 7.1% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Sutton North West has an estimated population of 4,656. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton North West sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton North West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.1% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 42.8% |
Is Sutton North West a safe place to live?
Sutton North West recorded 66.6 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (26).
Is crime in Sutton North West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton North West was down 5% on the year before: 310 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 325 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton North West?
Sutton North West is policed by Merseyside. 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.