Total Crime Rate
54.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northway area has the 62nd highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central , and the 285th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Northway (SM6 8DP) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 22.4% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northway (SM6 8DP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rectory Lane, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bloxworth Close (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Carshalton Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Croydon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bloxworth Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Demesne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Demesne Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Osmond Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grassway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Stannet Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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