Crime in Sutton Villages: statistics, rates and trends
849 crimes were recorded in Sutton Villages in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sutton Villages
- Questions about crime in Sutton Villages
- About this data
849 crimes were recorded in Sutton Villages in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 399 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton Villages has the 1,823rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton Villages | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 849 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.8 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,502 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Villages was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,071 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (710). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 849 | 80.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 710 | 67.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 731 | 69.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 815 | 77.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 908 | 86.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,071 | 102.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 964 | 91.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 898 | 85.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 858 | 81.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton Villages 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 public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+68%) and anti-social behaviour (+65%). The largest falls were in other crime (-45%) and shoplifting (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 399 | 38.0 | 1.11 | +7% |
| Public order | 93 | 8.9 | 1.33 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 8.5 | 0.55 | +65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 7.0 | 1.04 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 5.2 | 1.06 | +358% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +68% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.0 | 0.37 | -38% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +54% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 0.41 | -7% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.81 | +250% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton Villages
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton Villages recorded 399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 47.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton Villages
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton Villages recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton Villages
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton Villages recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton Villages
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton Villages recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton Villages
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton Villages recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 358% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton Villages
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton Villages recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton Villages
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton Villages recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton Villages
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton Villages recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton Villages
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton Villages recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton Villages
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton Villages recorded 12 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 down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton Villages
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton Villages recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton Villages
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton Villages recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton Villages
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton Villages recorded 5 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton Villages
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton Villages recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton Villages, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton Villages.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Villages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledsham & Manor | 333 | 31.0 | -62% |
| Whitby Park | 443 | 76.9 | -5% |
| Netherpool | 272 | 55.3 | -32% |
| Strawberry | 140 | 29.5 | -63% |
| Central & Grange | 1,926 | 121.3 | +50% |
| Westminster | 879 | 127.5 | +58% |
| Whitby Groves | 328 | 75.3 | -7% |
| Wolverham | 1,131 | 249.9 | +209% |
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 Villages over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eccleston Avenue | 71 |
| On or near Thelwall Road | 54 |
| On or near Tarporley Road | 51 |
| On or near Alvanley Road | 36 |
| On or near Woodvale Road | 31 |
| On or near Valley Drive | 30 |
| On or near Broxton Road | 26 |
| On or near Woodchurch Lane | 24 |
| On or near Heswall Road | 24 |
| On or near Parklands Gardens | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton Villages 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 | 352 | 41.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 89 | 10.5% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Sutton Villages has an estimated population of 10,502. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton Villages sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton Villages |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.4% |
Is Sutton Villages a safe place to live?
Sutton Villages recorded 80.8 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 Villages?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (93).
Is crime in Sutton Villages going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Villages was up 20% on the year before: 849 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 710 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton Villages?
Sutton Villages is policed by Cheshire. 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 Villages. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.