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Crime in Sutton

Sutton had 251 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 46 St Helens areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% above the middle St Helens area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

WA9, St. Helens · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sutton

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102.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 46St Helens rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common138 in 3 months

Month by month

105 Mar 88 Apr 78 May 75 Jun 85 Jul 91 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sutton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13855%
public order2510%
vehicle crime239%
anti-social behaviour156%
theft146%
criminal damage125%
shoplifting83%
other crime52%

Sutton against St Helens

TypeSutton per 1,000Middle St Helens areaChange
Violence56.442.9▲ 20%
Burglary0.82.3–
Vehicle crime9.44–
Anti-social behaviour6.112.6▲ 7%
Theft and robbery7.46.30%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sherdley541.80%
Peasley Cross278.5▲ 2%
Moss Nook148.6▼ 9%
Parr129.6▼ 22%
Worsley Brow129.5▼ 4%
Sutton Leach103.1▲ 10%
Sutton102.6▼ 7%
See every St Helens area ranked on the crime in St Helens page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Sutton a safe area?

Sutton had about 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 46 St Helens areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sutton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (138), followed by public order (25) and vehicle crime (23).