Sutton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Sutton’s crime rate stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.7% below the UK average of 8.4. This figure translates to a per-capita risk of roughly one crime for every 143 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (27.7% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and shoplifting (10.8%). The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the rise in public order offences and theft from the person. Violence and sexual offences in Sutton were lower than the UK average, with rates 33% below the national figure (1.9 vs 2.8 per 1,000). This contrast highlights the area’s relatively effective policing strategies or community factors that contribute to a safer environment for violent crime. However, the sharp increase in theft from the person, which rose by 62.5% compared to the previous month, suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The overall crime profile for Sutton in May reflects a balance between persistent challenges in property crime and a lower incidence of violent crime compared to the national average. The seasonal nature of May, with its extended daylight hours and social events, likely amplifies opportunities for theft and disorder-related offences. Despite this, the area’s crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating a combination of local initiatives and demographic factors that contribute to its relatively safer profile.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with theft from the person rising by 62.5% (from 16 to 26 incidents) and public order offences jumping by 58.8% (from 68 to 108). These changes highlight a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 40.2% of all reported incidents (591 cases) and violent crimes making up 27.7% (414 cases). Violence and sexual offences in Sutton were 33% below the UK average (1.9 vs 2.8 per 1,000), suggesting a localised effectiveness in addressing such crimes. Conversely, shoplifting rose by 54.3% (from 105 to 162), placing the category 25% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). For residents, the 62.5% surge in theft from the person is a concrete data point that may influence personal safety precautions, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or during late evenings. The increase in public order offences, likely linked to longer evenings and bank holidays, underscores the seasonal impact on crime patterns.

Sutton’s crime rate in May 2024 rose by 28.1% compared to April, moving from 5.4 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 16.7% below the UK average of 8.4. On a daily basis, 48 crimes were reported each day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a population of 214,525. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the upward trend from the previous month suggests a need for continued monitoring. The increase in public order offences and theft from the person, coupled with a seasonal shift towards longer evenings, may partly explain the rise. However, the overall rate remains lower than the national average, reflecting a combination of local policing efforts and community factors that contribute to a relatively safer environment compared to other parts of the UK.