Crime Rates at Southway, Wallington, SM6 8DS

Southway 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 Southway (SM6 8DS) 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 Southway (SM6 8DS), the main crime hotspot is near Bloxworth Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.