Crime in Sutton South: statistics, rates and trends
747 crimes were recorded in Sutton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sutton South at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton South
- Types of crime in Sutton South
- Sutton South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton South
- Population and deprivation in Sutton South
- Questions about crime in Sutton South
- About this data
747 crimes were recorded in Sutton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 290 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton South has the 2,427th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton South | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 747 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.0 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,489 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton South was highest in the year to July 2020 (807 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (582). Over the whole period it rose 28%, 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 | 747 | 65.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 672 | 58.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 659 | 57.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 585 | 50.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 598 | 52.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 754 | 65.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 807 | 70.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 680 | 59.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 582 | 50.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton South 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 other theft (+42%) and public order (+28%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-38%) and drugs (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 290 | 25.2 | 0.74 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 14.8 | 0.96 | +25% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +42% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.4 | 1.23 | -12% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.6 | 0.72 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -38% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.4 | 0.82 | +300% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +86% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.39 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton South recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton South recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton South recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton South recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton South recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton South recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton South recorded 30 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 38% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 573 | 45.1 | -31% |
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +122% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,451 | 106.2 | +63% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | +21% |
| Cheam | 514 | 48.1 | -26% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 511 | 49.0 | -25% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | -1% |
| The Wrythe | 1,064 | 90.1 | +39% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near The Quadrant | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Westmoreland Drive | 39 |
| On or near Walnut Mews | 33 |
| On or near Langley Park Road | 32 |
| On or near Cedar Road | 30 |
| On or near Albion Road | 29 |
| On or near Ambleside Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Copse Hill | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton South 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 | 214 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 174 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 170 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Sutton South has an estimated population of 11,489. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton South sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% |
| Private rented homes | 41.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Sutton South a safe place to live?
Sutton South recorded 65.0 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Sutton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton South was up 11% on the year before: 747 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 672 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton South?
Sutton South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.