Crime in Sutton West & East Cheam: statistics, rates and trends
1,451 crimes were recorded in Sutton West & East Cheam in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sutton West & East Cheam at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton West & East Cheam
- Types of crime in Sutton West & East Cheam
- Sutton West & East Cheam compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton West & East Cheam
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton West & East Cheam
- Population and deprivation in Sutton West & East Cheam
- Questions about crime in Sutton West & East Cheam
- About this data
1,451 crimes were recorded in Sutton West & East Cheam in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 363 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton West & East Cheam has the 1,086th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton West & East Cheam | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,451 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.2 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,666 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton West & East Cheam was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,401 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,322). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 1,451 | 106.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,322 | 96.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,388 | 101.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,160 | 158.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,372 | 173.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,009 | 147.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,401 | 175.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,378 | 174.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,996 | 146.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 136 |
| June 2026 | 136 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 112 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton West & East Cheam 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+75%) and drugs (+30%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-32%) and theft from the person (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 26.6 | 0.78 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 360 | 26.3 | 1.72 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 11.7 | 1.41 | +1% |
| Public order | 107 | 7.8 | 1.18 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 7.7 | 1.56 | +24% |
| Other theft | 83 | 6.1 | 0.95 | +2% |
| Drugs | 74 | 5.4 | 1.66 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -32% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.1 | 0.89 | +13% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.6 | 1.90 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.9 | 1.13 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.6 | 1.96 | +29% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.0 | 0.49 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +167% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton West & East Cheam
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton West & East Cheam
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton West & East Cheam
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton West & East Cheam
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton West & East Cheam
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton West & East Cheam
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton West & East Cheam
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton West & East Cheam
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton West & East Cheam
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton West & East Cheam
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton West & East Cheam
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton West & East Cheam
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton West & East Cheam
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton West & East Cheam
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 8 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 167% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton West & East Cheam, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton West & East Cheam.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton West & East Cheam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +36% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | -39% |
| Sutton South | 747 | 65.0 | -39% |
| Cheam | 514 | 48.1 | -55% |
| Belmont | 573 | 45.1 | -57% |
| North Cheam | 605 | 60.4 | -43% |
| Stonecot | 590 | 69.0 | -35% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | -26% |
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 West & East Cheam over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 344 |
| On or near High Street | 127 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 107 |
| On or near Sutton | 88 |
| On or near Beech Tree Place | 41 |
| On or near Haddon Road | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Bushey Road | 30 |
| On or near Mulgrave Road | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton West & East Cheam 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 450 | 31.0% |
| Not recorded | 360 | 24.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 305 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Sutton West & East Cheam has an estimated population of 13,666. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton West & East Cheam sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton West & East Cheam |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 32.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Sutton West & East Cheam a safe place to live?
Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West & East Cheam?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (360).
Is crime in Sutton West & East Cheam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton West & East Cheam was up 10% on the year before: 1,451 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,322 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton West & East Cheam?
Sutton West & East Cheam is policed by Metropolitan Police. 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 West & East Cheam. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.