Sutton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 214,525 residents, Sutton recorded 1,352 crimes in June 2024, equating to 6.3 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 23.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (28.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.4%) and shoplifting (11.2%). This mix suggests a pattern influenced by both urban density and local policing priorities. June, as the start of summer, may contribute to higher levels of public interaction in town centres, potentially linking to anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the significant drop in violent crime compared to the UK average—violence and sexual offences in Sutton are 35% below the national rate—suggests effective community interventions or strong local deterrents. The relatively low rate of burglary (3.7% of total crimes) compared to the UK average (0.3% vs 0.3%) indicates that property crime is not the dominant concern here. Seasonal factors, such as increased tourism and longer daylight hours, may influence patterns of public order offences and shoplifting. The overall profile suggests a balance between proactive policing and community-focused strategies that have kept crime rates lower than the national benchmark.

June 2024 saw a 17.4% increase in other theft, rising from 86 to 101 incidents. This uptick may reflect heightened activity in retail or residential areas during summer months. Conversely, public order offences fell by 31.5% (108 to 74), and vehicle crime dropped by 31.3% (112 to 77), likely linked to reduced foot traffic in some areas or improved security measures. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, are 35% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000 vs 2.8 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, at 1.5 per 1,000, is 7% above the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), possibly indicating challenges in managing community interactions during warmer weather. The significant decline in public order offences—down 31.5% from May—could reflect the impact of local initiatives targeting disorder. Residents may find the 17.4% rise in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for vigilance in securing personal belongings in shared spaces or during events.

Sutton's crime rate in June 2024 (6.3 per 1,000) marked a 9.6% decrease from the previous month's 7.0 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 45 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a suburban setting. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This suggests that Sutton's population faces a comparatively safer environment than the national average, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies likely play a role. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the 1,352 total crimes represent a manageable proportion of the 214,525 residents, with no single category dominating the statistics. While the rate of violent crime is significantly below UK levels, the 7% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the national average highlights areas for targeted intervention. The contrast between Sutton's performance and the UK average underscores the importance of local context in shaping crime patterns, with factors such as urban planning, public services, and community cohesion likely contributing to the observed differences.