Crime in Sutton West & East Cheam: statistics, rates and trends
1,504 crimes were recorded in Sutton West & East Cheam in the 12 months to August 2026, 110.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sutton West & East Cheam
- Questions about crime in Sutton West & East Cheam
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (384), violence and sexual offences (377) and shoplifting (177) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,009th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sutton West & East Cheam | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,504 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.1 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,666 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton West & East Cheam peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,441 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,323). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,504 | 110.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,323 | 96.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,378 | 100.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,033 | 148.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,441 | 178.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,025 | 148.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,308 | 168.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,430 | 177.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,034 | 148.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 156 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sutton West & East Cheam recorded notably more robbery (2.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (83% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (49% below). On the year before, public order rose from 57 to 108 and robbery rose from 31 to 38, while criminal damage and arson fell from 68 to 47 and theft from the person fell from 38 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 384 | 28.1 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 377 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 177 | 13.0 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Public order | 108 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +89% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Other theft | 90 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Drugs | 68 | 5.0 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.8 | 1.4 | +23% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 2.0 | 1.7 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sutton West & East Cheam; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Belmont, Sutton (43.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton West & East Cheam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +31% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | -42% |
| Sutton South | 759 | 66.1 | -40% |
| Cheam | 499 | 46.7 | -58% |
| Belmont | 558 | 43.9 | -60% |
| North Cheam | 617 | 61.6 | -44% |
| Stonecot | 584 | 68.3 | -38% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Sutton West & East Cheam over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (351).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 351 |
| On or near High Street | 141 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 120 |
| On or near Sutton | 87 |
| On or near Beech Tree Place | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Haddon Road | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Bushey Road | 29 |
| On or near Wings Close | 29 |
Of the 1,120 crimes in Sutton West & East Cheam with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 384 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 460 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 148 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Sutton West & East Cheam has an estimated population of 13,666 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (32%, against 20%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sutton West & East Cheam average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton West & East Cheam | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sutton West & East Cheam a safe place to live?
Sutton West & East Cheam recorded 110.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,009th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Sutton West & East Cheam?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (377).
Is crime in Sutton West & East Cheam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton West & East Cheam was up 14% on the year before: 1,504 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,323 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton West & East Cheam?
About 13,666 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton West & East Cheam?
Sutton West & East Cheam is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.