Crime in The Wrythe: statistics, rates and trends
1,064 crimes were recorded in The Wrythe in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in The Wrythe
- Questions about crime in The Wrythe
- About this data
1,064 crimes were recorded in The Wrythe in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 323 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, The Wrythe has the 1,493rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | The Wrythe | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,064 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.1 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,814 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in The Wrythe was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,142 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (871). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,064 | 90.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 874 | 74.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 900 | 76.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,139 | 96.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,094 | 92.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,076 | 91.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,142 | 96.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 964 | 81.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 871 | 73.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in The Wrythe 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+231%) and other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-67%) and burglary (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 27.3 | 0.80 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 285 | 24.1 | 2.91 | +231% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 14.5 | 0.94 | +12% |
| Public order | 62 | 5.2 | 0.79 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.9 | 1.00 | -22% |
| Other theft | 45 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +18% |
| Drugs | 35 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +6% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 1.9 | 0.27 | -67% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.5 | 1.13 | +100% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in The Wrythe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. The Wrythe recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in The Wrythe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. The Wrythe recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 231% on the year before. It made up 26.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in The Wrythe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. The Wrythe recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in The Wrythe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. The Wrythe recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in The Wrythe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. The Wrythe recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in The Wrythe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. The Wrythe recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in The Wrythe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. The Wrythe recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in The Wrythe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. The Wrythe recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in The Wrythe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. The Wrythe recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in The Wrythe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. The Wrythe recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in The Wrythe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. The Wrythe recorded 12 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in The Wrythe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. The Wrythe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in The Wrythe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. The Wrythe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in The Wrythe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. The Wrythe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to The Wrythe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to The Wrythe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Wrythe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge | 561 | 70.8 | -21% |
| Carshalton Central | 867 | 78.7 | -13% |
| St Helier West | 1,366 | 106.4 | +18% |
| St Helier East | 531 | 74.1 | -18% |
| Wallington North | 863 | 71.6 | -20% |
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +60% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | -28% |
| Sutton South | 747 | 65.0 | -28% |
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 The Wrythe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 260 |
| On or near Jay Mews | 118 |
| On or near Denmark Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Seven Acres | 30 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 29 |
| On or near Royston Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Fellowes Road | 21 |
| On or near Gassiot Way | 21 |
| On or near Duke Of Edinburgh Road | 20 |
| On or near Woodley Lane | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in The Wrythe 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 | 317 | 29.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 171 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 96 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 4.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
The Wrythe has an estimated population of 11,814. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in The Wrythe sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | The Wrythe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is The Wrythe a safe place to live?
The Wrythe recorded 90.1 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 The Wrythe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (285).
Is crime in The Wrythe going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Wrythe was up 22% on the year before: 1,064 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 874 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers The Wrythe?
The Wrythe 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 The Wrythe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.