Crime in Sutton Villages: statistics, rates and trends
861 crimes were recorded in Sutton Villages in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton Villages at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Villages
- Types of crime in Sutton Villages
- Sutton Villages compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Villages
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Villages
- Demographics of Sutton Villages
- Questions about crime in Sutton Villages
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (404), public order (89) and anti-social behaviour (84) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,763rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sutton Villages | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 861 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.0 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,502 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Villages peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,062 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (701). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 861 | 82.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 701 | 66.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 729 | 69.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 789 | 75.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 935 | 89.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,062 | 101.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 933 | 88.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 947 | 90.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 823 | 78.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton Villages recorded notably more vehicle crime (34% above the national rate) and public order (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 26 to 43 and anti-social behaviour rose from 56 to 84, while shoplifting fell from 51 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 404 | 38.5 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Public order | 89 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 8.0 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 6.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton Villages; the highest is Wolverham (250.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Strawberry (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Villages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledsham & Manor | 353 | 32.9 | -60% |
| Whitby Park | 459 | 79.7 | -3% |
| Netherpool | 266 | 54.1 | -34% |
| Strawberry | 155 | 32.7 | -60% |
| Central & Grange | 1,929 | 121.5 | +48% |
| Westminster | 885 | 128.3 | +57% |
| Whitby Groves | 316 | 72.5 | -12% |
| Wolverham | 1,135 | 250.8 | +206% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Sutton Villages over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eccleston Avenue” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eccleston Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Thelwall Road | 56 |
| On or near Tarporley Road | 53 |
| On or near Alvanley Road | 37 |
| On or near Woodvale Road | 28 |
| On or near Valley Drive | 27 |
| On or near Broxton Road | 26 |
| On or near Heswall Road | 24 |
| On or near Parklands Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Woodchurch Lane | 23 |
Of the 777 crimes in Sutton Villages with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 361 | 46.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Sutton Villages has an estimated population of 10,502 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Villages average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sutton Villages | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sutton Villages a safe place to live?
Sutton Villages recorded 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,763rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and public order.
What is the most common crime in Sutton Villages?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 404 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (89).
Is crime in Sutton Villages going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Villages was up 23% on the year before: 861 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 701 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Villages?
About 10,502 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Villages?
Sutton Villages is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.