Crime in Sutton Walls: statistics, rates and trends

83 crimes were recorded in Sutton Walls in the 12 months to July 2026, 23.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 43 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton Walls has the 3,880th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Sutton Walls was highest in the year to July 2021 (174 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (71). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton Walls 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Sutton Walls

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton Walls recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 51.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Sutton Walls

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton Walls recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Sutton Walls

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton Walls recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Sutton Walls

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton Walls recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Sutton Walls

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton Walls recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Sutton Walls

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton Walls recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Sutton Walls

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton Walls recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Sutton Walls

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton Walls recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Sutton Walls

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton Walls recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Sutton Walls

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton Walls recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton Walls, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton Walls.

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 Walls over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton Walls 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.

Sutton Walls has an estimated population of 3,502. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton Walls sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Walls. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.