Sutton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Sutton's crime rate in February 2025 was 5.3 per 1,000 residents, 20.9% below the UK average of 6.7. This figure positions the borough as one of the safer areas in England and Wales, though specific patterns reveal a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.7% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 — 23% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (17.0%) and shoplifting (8.9%) followed as the next most common categories, with both rates significantly below national averages. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the overall lower crime rate. However, the data also highlights areas of divergence: vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) was 8% above the UK average, and bicycle theft (0.1 per 1,000) was 100% above, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in specific crime prevention areas. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (381 vs 415 incidents) contrasts with the UK profile, where property crime typically outweighs violent crime. This may reflect Sutton's urban character, where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues are more pronounced. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting and public order offences could be attributed to the borough's retail presence and community-focused policing initiatives, though these remain speculative without further data.

February 2025 witnessed an 115.4% increase in robbery, with the number of incidents rising from 13 to 28. This sharp rise contrasts with a 27.2% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 103 to 75. The shift in crime mix reflects a notable trend: property crime (415 incidents) accounted for 36.7% of total crimes, slightly below the 38.2% recorded in January. Meanwhile, violent crimes (381) remained the most common category, though their rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 23% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Bicycle theft emerged as a significant outlier, with its rate (0.1 per 1,000) exactly double the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to increased winter cycling, despite the month's low outdoor activity. Residents may find the 36.4% decrease in theft from the person (from 33 to 21) a welcome sign, though the 100% increase in bicycle theft raises questions about targeted prevention measures.

Sutton's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 3.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5. This decline aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in activity. On a daily basis, 40 crimes were reported in February, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 190 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. With a population of 214,525, Sutton's crime profile is characterised by a balance between property and violent crime, though the monthly exposure figure underscores that the majority of residents experience no direct involvement in crime. This rate is consistent with Sutton's historical position as a borough with lower crime rates than the UK average, though the slight monthly dip suggests a continuation of this trend. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime is present, its impact is distributed across a large community, reducing the likelihood of any individual encountering it directly.