Crime in Worcester Park South: statistics, rates and trends
374 crimes were recorded in Worcester Park South in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Worcester Park South
- Questions about crime in Worcester Park South
- About this data
374 crimes were recorded in Worcester Park South in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 94 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Worcester Park South has the 3,053rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Worcester Park South | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 374 | 16,474 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.3 | 76.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,592 | 214,525 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Worcester Park South was highest in the year to July 2020 (396 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (327). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 374 | 49.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 377 | 49.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 368 | 48.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 387 | 51.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 327 | 43.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 358 | 47.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 396 | 52.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 338 | 44.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 341 | 44.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Worcester Park South 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 shoplifting (+40%) and anti-social behaviour (+15%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-73%) and violence and sexual offences (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 12.4 | 0.81 | +15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 10.7 | 0.31 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 8.3 | 1.00 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 4.7 | 0.96 | +12% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.0 | 0.86 | -15% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +24% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +8% |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.6 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -73% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.80 | +67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Worcester Park South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Worcester Park South recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Worcester Park South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Worcester Park South recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 21.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Worcester Park South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Worcester Park South recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Worcester Park South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Worcester Park South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Worcester Park South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Worcester Park South recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Worcester Park South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Worcester Park South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Worcester Park South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Worcester Park South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Worcester Park South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Worcester Park South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Worcester Park South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Worcester Park South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Worcester Park South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Worcester Park South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Worcester Park South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Worcester Park South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Worcester Park South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Worcester Park South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Worcester Park South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Worcester Park South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Worcester Park South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Worcester Park South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Worcester Park South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Worcester Park South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worcester Park South |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cheam | 605 | 60.4 | +23% |
| Worcester Park North | 523 | 55.8 | +13% |
| Stonecot | 590 | 69.0 | +40% |
| Cheam | 514 | 48.1 | -2% |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | 1,451 | 106.2 | +116% |
| Sutton North | 744 | 64.4 | +31% |
| Sutton Central | 1,705 | 144.3 | +193% |
| Belmont | 573 | 45.1 | -8% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Hampton Road | 45 |
| On or near Balmoral Road | 21 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 21 |
| On or near Ashmere Close | 20 |
| On or near The Retreat | 17 |
| On or near Hemingford Road | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Yoga Way | 11 |
| On or near Bridgewood Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Worcester Park South 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 | 132 | 35.3% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 25.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% |
Worcester Park South has an estimated population of 7,592. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Worcester Park South sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Worcester Park South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Worcester Park South a safe place to live?
Worcester Park South recorded 49.3 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 South?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to July 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 almost unchanged on the year before: 374 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 377 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Worcester Park South?
Worcester Park South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.