Crime in Worcester Park North: statistics, rates and trends
513 crimes were recorded in Worcester Park North in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Worcester Park North at a glance
- Crime trends in Worcester Park North
- Types of crime in Worcester Park North
- Worcester Park North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Worcester Park North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Worcester Park North
- Demographics of Worcester Park North
- Questions about crime in Worcester Park North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (167), anti-social behaviour (106) and vehicle crime (52) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,843rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Worcester Park North | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 513 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.7 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,377 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Worcester Park North peaked in the year to August 2020 (571 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (422). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 513 | 54.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 451 | 48.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 422 | 45.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 518 | 55.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 562 | 59.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 544 | 58.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 571 | 60.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 504 | 53.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 533 | 56.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (72% below) and criminal damage and arson (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 24 to 43 and vehicle crime rose from 35 to 52, while criminal damage and arson fell from 41 to 24 and shoplifting fell from 31 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 17.8 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 11.3 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +49% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +79% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Worcester Park North; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Cheam (46.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worcester Park North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Park South | 370 | 48.7 | -11% |
| North Cheam | 617 | 61.6 | +13% |
| Stonecot | 584 | 68.3 | +25% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | +16% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,504 | 110.1 | +101% |
| Cheam | 499 | 46.7 | -15% |
| St Helier West | 1,377 | 107.2 | +96% |
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +164% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Worcester Park North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 96 |
| On or near Central Road | 32 |
| On or near Parkview Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Trafalgar Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Sutherland Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Lancaster Way | 16 |
| On or near Sherbrooke Way | 16 |
| On or near Creston Way | 15 |
| On or near Brookside Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Browning Avenue | 12 |
Of the 407 crimes in Worcester Park North with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 106 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Worcester Park North has an estimated population of 9,377 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%), fewer retired residents (16%, against 22%) and a younger population (14%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Worcester Park North average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Worcester Park North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Worcester Park North a safe place to live?
Worcester Park North recorded 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,843rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Worcester Park North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Worcester Park North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Worcester Park North was up 14% on the year before: 513 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 451 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Worcester Park North?
About 9,377 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Worcester Park North?
Worcester Park 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.