Crime in Wallington South: statistics, rates and trends
968 crimes were recorded in Wallington South in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wallington South at a glance
- Crime trends in Wallington South
- Types of crime in Wallington South
- Wallington South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wallington South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wallington South
- Demographics of Wallington South
- Questions about crime in Wallington South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (270), anti-social behaviour (166) and shoplifting (132) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,654th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wallington South | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 968 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.4 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,331 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wallington South peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,087 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (769). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 968 | 85.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,087 | 95.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,021 | 90.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 991 | 87.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,064 | 93.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 960 | 84.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,037 | 91.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 948 | 83.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 769 | 67.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wallington South recorded notably more robbery (56% above the national rate), vehicle crime (46% above the national rate) and shoplifting (38% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (30% below). On the year before, public order rose from 40 to 61 and other theft rose from 48 to 68, while criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 34 and anti-social behaviour fell from 262 to 166.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 23.8 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 14.7 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 11.6 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 7.2 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Other theft | 68 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +42% |
| Public order | 61 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -37% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 2.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.1 | 1.4 | -11% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wallington South; the highest is South Beddington & Roundshaw (92.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Carshalton South & Clockhouse (48.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallington South |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beddington & Roundshaw | 1,062 | 92.1 | +8% |
| Wallington North | 849 | 70.5 | -18% |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | 507 | 48.7 | -43% |
| Beddington | 884 | 80.4 | -6% |
| Carshalton Central | 857 | 77.8 | -9% |
| The Wrythe | 1,075 | 91.0 | +7% |
| Sutton South | 759 | 66.1 | -23% |
| Hackbridge | 564 | 71.2 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Wallington South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (148).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 148 |
| On or near Supermarket | 97 |
| On or near Woodcote Mews | 80 |
| On or near Ross Parade | 50 |
| On or near Rosswood Gardens | 49 |
| On or near Carew Road | 48 |
| On or near Beddington Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Ross Road | 33 |
| On or near Turpin Way | 25 |
| On or near Stafford Road | 22 |
Of the 802 crimes in Wallington South with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 166 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 367 | 45.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 220 | 27.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| 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 penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Wallington South has an estimated population of 11,331 (ONS, mid-2024). On the Census 2021 measures below it is close to England and Wales as a whole. On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wallington South average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wallington South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wallington South a safe place to live?
Wallington South recorded 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,654th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Wallington South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
Is crime in Wallington South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallington South was down 11% on the year before: 968 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,087 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wallington South?
About 11,331 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wallington South?
Wallington South 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.