Total Crime Rate
25.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Carshalton Road area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central , and the 119th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Carshalton Road (SM1 4SB) in the last 12 months was 25.8 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Carshalton Central average (69.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carshalton Road (SM1 4SB), the main crime hotspot is near Cowper Avenue. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | King'S Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carshalton Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Weihurst Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cowper Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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