Crime in Sutton South: statistics, rates and trends
759 crimes were recorded in Sutton South in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sutton South
- Questions about crime in Sutton South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (294), anti-social behaviour (170) and public order (57) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,385th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sutton South | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 759 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.1 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,489 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton South peaked in the year to August 2020 (768 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (574). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 759 | 66.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 677 | 58.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 643 | 56.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 602 | 52.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 608 | 52.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 741 | 64.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 768 | 66.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 717 | 62.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 574 | 50.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (61% below) and vehicle crime (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 36 to 57 and other theft rose from 38 to 54, while criminal damage and arson fell from 45 to 30 and burglary fell from 60 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 25.6 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 14.8 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +58% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +42% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton South; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Belmont, Sutton (43.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 558 | 43.9 | -33% |
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +119% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,504 | 110.1 | +67% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | +18% |
| Cheam | 499 | 46.7 | -29% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 507 | 48.7 | -26% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | -4% |
| The Wrythe | 1,075 | 91.0 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Sutton South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 75 |
| On or near The Quadrant | 62 |
| On or near Albion Road | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Westmoreland Drive | 42 |
| On or near Langley Park Road | 35 |
| On or near Cedar Road | 31 |
| On or near Walnut Mews | 31 |
| On or near Copse Hill | 23 |
| On or near Ambleside Gardens | 22 |
Of the 589 crimes in Sutton South with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 170 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 173 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Sutton South has an estimated population of 11,489 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (42%, against 20%), more households without a car (34%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton South average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton South a safe place to live?
Sutton South recorded 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,385th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sutton South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Sutton South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton South was up 12% on the year before: 759 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 677 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton South?
About 11,489 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton South?
Sutton South 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.