Crime in Sutton South East: statistics, rates and trends
649 crimes were recorded in Sutton South East in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton South East at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton South East
- Types of crime in Sutton South East
- Sutton South East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton South East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton South East
- Demographics of Sutton South East
- Questions about crime in Sutton South East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (269), drugs (63) and criminal damage and arson (62) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,863rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sutton South East | St. Helens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 649 | 17,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.6 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,152 | 188,861 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton South East peaked in the year to August 2021 (728 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (541). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 649 | 79.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 617 | 75.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 563 | 69.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 717 | 88.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 677 | 83.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 728 | 89.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 676 | 82.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 541 | 66.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 642 | 78.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton South East recorded notably more drugs (2.4 times the national rate) and other crime (45% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 27 to 39 and criminal damage and arson rose from 49 to 62, while other theft fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 33.0 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Drugs | 63 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 44 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +44% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 3.8 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.1 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton South East; the highest is St Helens Town Centre (320.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton North West (65.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton North West | 305 | 65.5 | -18% |
| Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | 1,286 | 301.9 | +279% |
| Bold & Lea Green | 965 | 79.2 | -1% |
| Parr | 2,055 | 138.0 | +73% |
| Thatto Heath | 1,013 | 79.7 | 0% |
| St Helens Town Centre | 3,616 | 320.3 | +302% |
| Blackbrook | 831 | 77.3 | -3% |
| West Park | 1,089 | 90.1 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Sutton South East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Marsland Grove” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marsland Grove | 68 |
| On or near Leopold Grove | 41 |
| On or near Peckers Hill Road | 31 |
| On or near Herbert Street | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Cecil Street | 20 |
| On or near Joseph Street | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Belvedere Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Orville Street | 16 |
Of the 595 crimes in Sutton South East with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Sutton South East has an estimated population of 8,152 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.5%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton South East average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sutton South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sutton South East a safe place to live?
Sutton South East recorded 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,863rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Sutton South East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (63).
Is crime in Sutton South East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton South East was up 5% on the year before: 649 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 617 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton South East?
About 8,152 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton South East?
Sutton South East 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.