Crime in The Wrythe: statistics, rates and trends
1,075 crimes were recorded in The Wrythe in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in The Wrythe at a glance
- Crime trends in The Wrythe
- Types of crime in The Wrythe
- The Wrythe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Wrythe
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Wrythe
- Demographics of The Wrythe
- Questions about crime in The Wrythe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (325), shoplifting (299) and anti-social behaviour (162) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,466th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | The Wrythe | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,075 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.0 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,814 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in The Wrythe peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,134 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (857). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,075 | 91.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 857 | 72.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 910 | 77.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,092 | 92.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,134 | 96.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,085 | 91.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,131 | 95.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 985 | 83.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 870 | 73.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
Compared with England and Wales, The Wrythe recorded notably more shoplifting (3.0 times the national rate) and robbery (31% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (43% below) and other theft (38% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 87 to 299 and other theft rose from 38 to 47, while burglary fell from 47 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 27.5 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 299 | 25.3 | 8.5 | +244% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 13.7 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.1 | 3.3 | +9% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -49% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than The Wrythe; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton North (63.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Wrythe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge | 564 | 71.2 | -22% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | -14% |
| St Helier West | 1,377 | 107.2 | +18% |
| St Helier East | 540 | 75.3 | -17% |
| Wallington North | 849 | 70.5 | -23% |
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +59% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | -30% |
| Sutton South | 759 | 66.1 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in The Wrythe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (260).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 260 |
| On or near Jay Mews | 138 |
| On or near Denmark Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 27 |
| On or near Seven Acres | 26 |
| On or near Fellowes Road | 22 |
| On or near Royston Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Gassiot Way | 21 |
| On or near Duke Of Edinburgh Road | 20 |
| On or near Woodley Lane | 18 |
Of the 913 crimes in The Wrythe with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 162 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 330 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 228 | 25.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 83 | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
The Wrythe has an estimated population of 11,814 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%), a younger population (13%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (16%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Wrythe average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | The Wrythe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Wrythe a safe place to live?
The Wrythe recorded 91.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,466th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in The Wrythe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (299).
Is crime in The Wrythe going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Wrythe was up 25% on the year before: 1,075 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 857 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Wrythe?
About 11,814 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Wrythe?
The Wrythe 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.