Crime in Sutton (Sutton): statistics, rates and trends
16,658 crimes were recorded in Sutton (Sutton) in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sutton (Sutton) at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton (Sutton)
- Types of crime in Sutton (Sutton)
- Sutton (Sutton) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sutton (Sutton)
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton (Sutton)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton (Sutton)
- Demographics of Sutton (Sutton)
- Questions about crime in Sutton (Sutton)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (5,503), anti-social behaviour (3,226) and shoplifting (1,515) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 651st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sutton (Sutton) | Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 16,658 | 16,530 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.0 | 77.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 213,680 | 214,525 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sutton (Sutton) peaked in the year to August 2020 (18,969 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (14,907). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 16,658 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 16,288 | 76.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 16,244 | 76.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 16,440 | 76.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 17,343 | 81.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 17,553 | 82.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 18,969 | 88.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 17,038 | 79.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 14,907 | 69.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,390 |
| July 2026 | 1,526 |
| June 2026 | 1,446 |
| May 2026 | 1,429 |
| April 2026 | 1,434 |
| March 2026 | 1,414 |
| February 2026 | 1,258 |
| January 2026 | 1,203 |
| December 2025 | 1,274 |
| November 2025 | 1,419 |
| October 2025 | 1,435 |
| September 2025 | 1,430 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (56% below) and possession of weapons (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 71 to 93 and public order rose from 1,010 to 1,208, while criminal damage and arson fell from 988 to 630 and burglary fell from 872 to 713.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5,503 | 25.8 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3,226 | 15.1 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 1,515 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,276 | 6.0 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Public order | 1,208 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 939 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 713 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 630 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Drugs | 628 | 2.9 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Other crime | 298 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -1% |
| Robbery | 297 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 239 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 93 | 0.4 | 0.8 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 93 | 0.4 | 1.0 | +31% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Sutton (Sutton); the highest is Epsom (111.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Worcester Park and Stoneleigh (43.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton (Sutton) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 668 | 43.8 | -44% |
| Merton | 16,220 | 74.2 | -5% |
| Banstead | 524 | 63.4 | -19% |
| Ewell | 2,517 | 76.8 | -1% |
| Croydon | 41,898 | 103.3 | +32% |
| Epsom | 3,917 | 111.2 | +43% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,493 | 53.8 | -31% |
| Kingston upon Thames | 15,017 | 87.7 | +13% |
Of the 20 areas within Sutton (Sutton), Sutton Central had the highest crime rate (144.6 per 1,000) and Belmont the lowest (43.9), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Central | Neighbourhood | 11,813 | 1,708 | 144.6 |
| Sutton West & East Cheam | Neighbourhood | 13,666 | 1,504 | 110.1 |
| St Helier West | Neighbourhood | 12,842 | 1,377 | 107.2 |
| South Beddington & Roundshaw | Neighbourhood | 11,528 | 1,062 | 92.1 |
| The Wrythe | Neighbourhood | 11,814 | 1,075 | 91.0 |
| Wallington South | Neighbourhood | 11,331 | 968 | 85.4 |
| Beddington | Neighbourhood | 10,994 | 884 | 80.4 |
| Carshalton Central | Neighbourhood | 11,010 | 857 | 77.8 |
| St Helier East | Neighbourhood | 7,168 | 540 | 75.3 |
| Hackbridge | Neighbourhood | 7,922 | 564 | 71.2 |
| Wallington North | Neighbourhood | 12,049 | 849 | 70.5 |
| Stonecot | Neighbourhood | 8,555 | 584 | 68.3 |
| Sutton South | Neighbourhood | 11,489 | 759 | 66.1 |
| Sutton North | Neighbourhood | 11,547 | 735 | 63.7 |
| North Cheam | Neighbourhood | 10,021 | 617 | 61.6 |
| Worcester Park North | Neighbourhood | 9,377 | 513 | 54.7 |
| Worcester Park South | Neighbourhood | 7,592 | 370 | 48.7 |
| Carshalton South & Clockhouse | Neighbourhood | 10,420 | 507 | 48.7 |
| Cheam | Neighbourhood | 10,690 | 499 | 46.7 |
| Belmont | Neighbourhood | 12,697 | 558 | 43.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Sutton (Sutton) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (1,045).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 1,045 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 550 |
| On or near Parking Area | 417 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 317 |
| On or near Police Station | 266 |
| On or near Prison | 257 |
| On or near High Street | 243 |
| On or near Hospital | 200 |
| On or near Jay Mews | 138 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 120 |
Of the 13,432 crimes in Sutton (Sutton) with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 3,226 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 4,943 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4,064 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 1,896 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,021 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 477 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 418 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 283 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 220 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 43 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Sutton (Sutton) has an estimated population of 213,680 (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 Sutton (Sutton) average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sutton (Sutton) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 0.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sutton (Sutton) a safe place to live?
Sutton (Sutton) recorded 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 651st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sutton (Sutton)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 5,503 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (3,226).
Is crime in Sutton (Sutton) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton (Sutton) was up 2% on the year before: 16,658 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 16,288 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sutton (Sutton)?
About 213,680 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sutton (Sutton)?
Sutton (Sutton) 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.