Total Crime Rate
22.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alington Grove area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central , and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Alington Grove (SM6 9NG) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 68.4% lower than the Carshalton Central average (69.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Alington Grove (SM6 9NG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Tollhouse Lane, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodcote Green (7 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 | Drugs | The Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ridge Park | — |
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