Crime in Worcester Park South: statistics, rates and trends
370 crimes were recorded in Worcester Park South in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Worcester Park South at a glance
- Crime trends in Worcester Park South
- Types of crime in Worcester Park South
- Worcester Park South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Worcester Park South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Worcester Park South
- Demographics of Worcester Park South
- Questions about crime in Worcester Park South
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (89), violence and sexual offences (81) and shoplifting (61) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,072nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Worcester Park South | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 370 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,592 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Worcester Park South peaked in the year to August 2020 (390 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (326). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 370 | 48.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 377 | 49.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 365 | 48.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 382 | 50.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 344 | 45.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 356 | 46.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 390 | 51.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 345 | 45.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 326 | 42.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (69% below) and public order (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 34 to 42 and shoplifting rose from 53 to 61, while violence and sexual offences fell from 96 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 11.7 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 10.7 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Worcester Park South; the highest is Sutton Central (144.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Belmont, Sutton (43.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worcester Park South |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cheam | 617 | 61.6 | +26% |
| Worcester Park North | 513 | 54.7 | +12% |
| Stonecot | 584 | 68.3 | +40% |
| Cheam | 499 | 46.7 | -4% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,504 | 110.1 | +126% |
| Sutton North | 735 | 63.7 | +31% |
| Sutton Central | 1,708 | 144.6 | +197% |
| Belmont | 558 | 43.9 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Worcester Park South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Hampton Road | 42 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 24 |
| On or near Balmoral Road | 23 |
| On or near Ashmere Close | 20 |
| On or near Hemingford Road | 17 |
| On or near The Retreat | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Leicester Close | 10 |
| On or near Yoga Way | 10 |
Of the 281 crimes in Worcester Park South with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 48.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 75 | 26.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Worcester Park South has an estimated population of 7,592 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.4%, against 17.1%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Worcester Park South average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Worcester Park South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Worcester Park South a safe place to live?
Worcester Park South recorded 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,072nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Worcester Park South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 89 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (81).
Is crime in Worcester Park South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Worcester Park South was down 2% on the year before: 370 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 377 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Worcester Park South?
About 7,592 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Worcester Park South?
Worcester Park 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.