Sutton Crime Overview
Sutton is among the top 5 safest cities in London, and is among the top 5 safest overall out of London's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Sutton in 2020 was 62 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 40% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Sutton is among the top 10 safest cities, and the 1,899th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Sutton are violence and sexual offences, with 4,351 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 21. This is 1.2% lower than 2019's figure of 4,402 offences and a difference of 0.24 from 2019's crime rate of 21. Sutton's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 97 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 9% from 2019's figure of 88 crimes.
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Sutton Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Sutton This Year
| Sutton | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 6,564 | 31.81 | 416,486 | 46.52 | 46% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 184 | 0.89 | 24,355 | 2.72 | 206% safer |
| Burglary | 1,017 | 4.93 | 61,090 | 6.82 | 38% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 932 | 4.52 | 51,728 | 5.78 | 28% safer |
| Drugs | 762 | 3.69 | 52,789 | 5.90 | 60% safer |
| Other Crime | 204 | 0.99 | 10,337 | 1.15 | 16% safer |
| Other Theft | 961 | 4.66 | 84,210 | 9.41 | 102% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 97 | 0.47 | 6,014 | 0.67 | 43% safer |
| Public Order | 942 | 4.57 | 56,368 | 6.30 | 38% safer |
| Robbery | 249 | 1.21 | 27,544 | 3.08 | 155% safer |
| Shoplifting | 744 | 3.61 | 35,659 | 3.98 | 10% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 173 | 0.84 | 35,117 | 3.92 | 367% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2,256 | 10.93 | 107,687 | 12.03 | 10% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 4,351 | 21.09 | 229,978 | 25.69 | 22% safer |
Crime in Sutton Compared To London
Sutton Compared to Nearby Cities
| City | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow | 15,144 | 60.30 | 3.4% safer |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10,770 | 60.67 | 2.8% safer |
| Richmond upon Thames | 12,298 | 62.11 | 0.43% safer |
| Sutton | 12,872 | 62.38 | - |
| Bexley | 15,595 | 62.81 | 0.68% more dangerous |
| Havering | 16,717 | 64.41 | 3.2% more dangerous |
| Merton | 13,453 | 65.13 | 4.2% more dangerous |
| Bromley | 21,684 | 65.25 | 4.4% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 26,806 | 67.71 | 8% more dangerous |
Sutton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 15 | 15 | 19 | 32 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.64 | 0.74 | 0.90 | 0.89 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.99 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.43 | 0.47 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.83 | 0.84 | 1.1 | 0.84 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | Getting worse |
Changes In Sutton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Sutton to the UK's Major Cities
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton | 62.38 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 8% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 19% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 25% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 27% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 28% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 36% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 39% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 42% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 53% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 55% more dangerous |
Crime in Sutton's Neighbourhoods
Sutton Central is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Sutton, followed by St Helier South in second place, and Wallington South as the third most dangerous area. Sutton's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Belmont & South Cheam, Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road, and North Cheam West.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beddington | 796 | 73 | Sixth |
| Belmont & South Cheam | 331 | 39 | 22nd |
| Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road | 234 | 30 | 23rd |
| Carshalton on the Hill | 365 | 42 | 20th |
| Carshalton Village | 437 | 57 | 11th |
| Cheam High Street | 396 | 49 | 16th |
| Hackbridge | 616 | 71 | Seventh |
| Middleton Circle | 684 | 79 | Fifth |
| North Cheam East | 391 | 48 | 18th |
| North Cheam West | 274 | 29 | 24th |
| Orchard Hill, Woodcote Green & Clockhouse | 333 | 49 | 17th |
| Roundshaw | 669 | 80 | Fourth |
| St Helier South | 807 | 87 | Second |
| Stonecot | 434 | 55 | 13th |
| Sutton Central | 1,614 | 156 | First |
| Sutton East | 469 | 58 | Tenth |
| Sutton North | 385 | 51 | 15th |
| Sutton South & Shanklin | 456 | 53 | 14th |
| Sutton South West | 611 | 70 | Eighth |
| Sutton West | 387 | 48 | 19th |
| The Wrythe | 564 | 67 | Ninth |
| Wallington North | 459 | 57 | 12th |
| Wallington South | 754 | 81 | Third |
| Worcester Park East | 412 | 41 | 21st |
Sutton Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Sutton for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road (110) | Sutton Central (769) |
| Bicycle Theft | Carshalton on the Hill (1) | Sutton Central (54) |
| Burglary | The Wrythe (24) | Orchard Hill, Woodcote Green & Clockhouse (52) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road (10) | Sutton Central (96) |
| Drugs | North Cheam West (8) | Sutton Central (84) |
| Other Crime | Belmont & South Cheam (1) | Sutton South West (16) |
| Other Theft | Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road (14) | Sutton Central (165) |
| Possession of Weapons | Orchard Hill, Woodcote Green & Clockhouse (1) | Sutton Central (12) |
| Public Order | Worcester Park East (16) | Sutton Central (110) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road (1) | Sutton Central (47) |
| Shoplifting | Sutton South & Shanklin (1) | Sutton Central (309) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Carshalton on the Hill (1) | Sutton Central (81) |
| Vehicle Crime | Worcester Park East (59) | Beddington (216) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road (67) | Sutton Central (453) |
Crime in Sutton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Sutton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Sutton saw a 275% increase in possession of weapons. Sutton saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 90% compared to April in 2019. Rates of burglary and robbery both fell year-on-year for every month during Sutton's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +12% | +233% | +173% | +62% | +13% | +16% | +46% | +38% | +87% | +89% |
| Bicycle Theft | +217% | -61% | +57% | - | +18% | -10% | - | -6% | -38% | -75% |
| Burglary | -14% | -52% | -37% | -35% | - | -36% | -24% | -54% | -37% | -20% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -9% | -39% | -41% | -7% | -14% | -5% | -3% | -15% | -7% | -26% |
| Drugs | +11% | +93% | +98% | +63% | +13% | +22% | +17% | +125% | +49% | +53% |
| Other Crime | -29% | +87% | +36% | +111% | +45% | +55% | +7% | -19% | +13% | +67% |
| Other Theft | -23% | -48% | -50% | -26% | -9% | -4% | -9% | -34% | -22% | -31% |
| Possession of Weapons | -29% | +275% | +14% | -33% | -55% | -33% | +200% | +88% | +33% | -80% |
| Public Order | - | -24% | -17% | -9% | -2% | +14% | +11% | -5% | +21% | -10% |
| Robbery | +19% | -69% | -40% | -33% | -5% | -25% | -24% | -28% | -4% | -6% |
| Shoplifting | -15% | -40% | -56% | -37% | -45% | -40% | -31% | +3% | -43% | +33% |
| Theft From the Person | +12% | -90% | -75% | +20% | +19% | -4% | -29% | +12% | - | -69% |
| Vehicle Crime | +51% | -30% | -14% | +38% | +12% | -20% | +13% | +13% | +23% | -23% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +1% | -21% | -1% | +2% | +1% | -7% | -2% | +2% | +15% | -16% |
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