Crime in Wallington North: statistics, rates and trends
849 crimes were recorded in Wallington North in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wallington North at a glance
- Crime trends in Wallington North
- Types of crime in Wallington North
- Wallington North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wallington North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wallington North
- Demographics of Wallington North
- Questions about crime in Wallington North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (262), anti-social behaviour (197) and vehicle crime (74) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,208th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wallington North | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 849 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.5 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,049 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wallington North peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,187 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (776). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 849 | 70.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 817 | 67.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 993 | 82.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 927 | 76.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,068 | 88.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 996 | 82.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,187 | 98.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 907 | 75.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 776 | 64.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (54% below) and shoplifting (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 147 to 197 and public order rose from 36 to 48, while criminal damage and arson fell from 50 to 37 and burglary fell from 44 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 262 | 21.7 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 16.3 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 4.1 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wallington North; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Carshalton South & Clockhouse (48.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallington North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington South | 968 | 85.4 | +21% |
| Beddington | 884 | 80.4 | +14% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | +10% |
| The Wrythe | 1,075 | 91.0 | +29% |
| Hackbridge | 564 | 71.2 | +1% |
| South Beddington & Roundshaw | 1,062 | 92.1 | +31% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 507 | 48.7 | -31% |
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +105% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Wallington North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Railway Approach” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Railway Approach | 100 |
| On or near Alcester Road | 50 |
| On or near Manor Road | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Arcadia Close | 31 |
| On or near Caraway Place | 29 |
| On or near Danbury Mews | 28 |
| On or near Maldon Road | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Park Road | 25 |
Of the 652 crimes in Wallington North with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 197 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 40.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 29.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Wallington North has an estimated population of 12,049 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (14%, against 19%), fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%) and fewer retired residents (17%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wallington North average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wallington North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wallington North a safe place to live?
Wallington North recorded 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,208th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wallington North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 262 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Wallington North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallington North was up 4% on the year before: 849 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 817 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wallington North?
About 12,049 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wallington North?
Wallington North 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.