Crime in Worcester Park North: statistics, rates and trends
523 crimes were recorded in Worcester Park North in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Worcester Park North
- Questions about crime in Worcester Park North
- About this data
523 crimes were recorded in Worcester Park North in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 163 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Worcester Park North has the 2,790th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Worcester Park North | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 523 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.8 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,377 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Worcester Park North was highest in the year to July 2020 (557 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (425). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 523 | 55.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 441 | 47.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 425 | 45.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 539 | 57.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 553 | 59.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 541 | 57.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 557 | 59.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 516 | 55.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 520 | 55.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Worcester Park North 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. The largest increases were in public order (+83%) and vehicle crime (+41%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-41%) and shoplifting (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 11.9 | 0.78 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 5.1 | 1.04 | +41% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +83% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -41% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.7 | 0.75 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.2 | 0.27 | -32% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.1 | 0.65 | +25% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.9 | 0.51 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.24 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Worcester Park North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Worcester Park North recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Worcester Park North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Worcester Park North recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Worcester Park North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Worcester Park North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Worcester Park North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Worcester Park North recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Worcester Park North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Worcester Park North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Worcester Park North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Worcester Park North recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Worcester Park North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Worcester Park North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Worcester Park North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Worcester Park North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Worcester Park North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Worcester Park North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Worcester Park North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Worcester Park North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Worcester Park North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Worcester Park North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Worcester Park North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Worcester Park North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Worcester Park North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Worcester Park North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Worcester Park North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Worcester Park North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Worcester Park North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Worcester Park North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worcester Park North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Park South | 374 | 49.3 | -12% |
| North Cheam | 605 | 60.4 | +8% |
| Stonecot | 590 | 69.0 | +24% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | +16% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,451 | 106.2 | +90% |
| Cheam | 514 | 48.1 | -14% |
| St Helier West | 1,366 | 106.4 | +91% |
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +159% |
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 Worcester Park North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 98 |
| On or near Central Road | 33 |
| On or near Trafalgar Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Parkview Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Sherbrooke Way | 19 |
| On or near Sutherland Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Creston Way | 18 |
| On or near Lancaster Way | 17 |
| On or near Brinkley Road | 12 |
| On or near Browning Avenue | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Worcester Park North 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 | 152 | 29.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 132 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Worcester Park North has an estimated population of 9,377. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Worcester Park North sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Worcester Park North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Worcester Park North a safe place to live?
Worcester Park North recorded 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Worcester Park North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Worcester Park North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Worcester Park North was up 19% on the year before: 523 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 441 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Worcester Park North?
Worcester Park North 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 Worcester Park North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.