Crime in Sutton Walls: statistics, rates and trends
93 crimes were recorded in Sutton Walls in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton Walls at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton Walls
- Types of crime in Sutton Walls
- Sutton Walls compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton Walls
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton Walls
- Demographics of Sutton Walls
- Questions about crime in Sutton Walls
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (48), other theft (10), anti-social behaviour (9) and criminal damage and arson (9) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,845th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Sutton Walls | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 93 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.6 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,502 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton Walls peaked in the year to August 2021 (166 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (72). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 93 | 26.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 78 | 22.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 72 | 20.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 113 | 32.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 121 | 34.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 166 | 47.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 151 | 43.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 144 | 41.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 94 | 26.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 4 |
| June 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 41 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 13.7 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 1 | 0.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Sutton Walls.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton Walls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood | 101 | 29.3 | +10% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | +35% |
| College | 230 | 74.1 | +179% |
| Bobblestock | 175 | 44.7 | +68% |
| Hagley | 121 | 27.6 | +4% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +438% |
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | +29% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | +69% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Sutton Walls over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cedar Close” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cedar Close | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Woodville Grove | 8 |
| On or near Springfield Close | 7 |
| On or near St Peters Close | 7 |
| On or near St Andrew'S Walk | 6 |
| On or near Laystone Green | 5 |
| On or near Nursery Drive | 5 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 5 |
| On or near Busy Hill | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 84 crimes in Sutton Walls with one. The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 39 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 18 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
Sutton Walls has an estimated population of 3,502 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton Walls average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sutton Walls | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton Walls a safe place to live?
Sutton Walls recorded 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,845th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sutton Walls?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 48 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (10).
Is crime in Sutton Walls going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton Walls was up 19% on the year before: 93 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 78 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton Walls?
About 3,502 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton Walls?
Sutton Walls is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.