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25 stories from and about Sutton, mostly policing, violent crime, crime data. The most recent ran on 12 September 2026. Page 2 of 2.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name Sutton or bear directly on it.
Crime Data · CroydonCroydon cannabis farm worth £565k found after burglary call
Police discovered a cannabis farm containing 632 plants with an estimated street value of £565,710 after responding to an aggravated burglary report in Croydon. Nine males, aged 13 to 21, were arrested at the scene.
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Antisemitic Hate Crime Reports at Two-Year High in London
Antisemitic hate crime reports in London have reached a two-year peak, with the Metropolitan Police receiving three to four reports daily. Over the last 12 months, 1,379 antisemitic offences were recorded, marking a 25% rise compared to the previous year.
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Violent Crime · MertonMitcham fire destroying homes treated as suspicious
A fire in Mitcham that destroyed two houses and an industrial site is being treated as suspicious. Around 125 firefighters tackled the blaze for four hours on August 26. Four residents fled their homes, and no injuries were reported.
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Policing · WestminsterMet Police officer sacked over vile comments about homeless people
Metropolitan Police officer PC Lloyd Hunter has been sacked following a misconduct hearing in Sutton. He was filmed making derogatory comments about homeless people and expressing eagerness to use his Taser, with the covert filming taking place in November 2024 at Charing Cross police station.
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Policing · CroydonCroydon Car Wash Cordoned Off After Police Incident
A car wash on Beddington Lane in Croydon has been cordoned off by police following an incident that began in the early hours of Monday, August 24. Forensic officers and police dogs have been seen at the scene.
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LatestNew Malden house fire tackled by 70 firefighters
Around 70 firefighters and ten fire engines responded to a significant house fire in New Malden on Saturday, August 23. The blaze involved a two-storey semi-detached property and a car, prompting advice for nearby residents to close windows and doors.
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Violent Crime · LondonSextortion victim in Barnet speaks out after intimate images used to control her
A Barnet resident has revealed how a man used intimate images to control her during a year-long relationship after secretly taking screenshots during a video call when she was 17. Reports of sextortion in London rose sharply in 2025, with police and charities warning of underreporting.
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Policing · BarnetMan sought after spitting and scratching assault at Cricklewood station
British Transport Police have issued a photograph of a man they want to speak to after an assault at Cricklewood railway station on 28 July 2025. A victim was pushed, scratched and spat at; a bystander who intervened was also spat at.
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Man assaulted and spat at on train from Cricklewood station
A man was pushed, scratched and spat at on a southbound train from Cricklewood station on 28 July 2026. British Transport Police have released an image of a suspect and are urging witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth leads south‑west London with 3,846 crimes recorded in July
July saw 14,442 offences logged in south‑west London, a 5 % increase on June. Lambeth recorded the highest total at 3,846, while Kingston and Richmond each logged 1,086, the lowest figures, according to Metropolitan Police figures reported by This Is Local London, Crime.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth tops July crime figures with 3,846 offences in one month
Lambeth recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-west London in July 2026, with 3,846 crimes, according to Metropolitan Police figures. Theft was the most common offence, while Richmond reported the lowest total with 1,086 incidents. Overall, the region saw a 5% rise in crime compared to June.
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Policing · LondonMet Police expand shoplifting evidence platform to eight more London boroughs
The Metropolitan Police are extending a digital evidence platform to eight additional boroughs after a pilot in six areas saw the proportion of cases leading to cautions or charges rise from 7.3% to 29.4%. Retailers including Boots and Greggs can now upload footage and statements without delay.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifter prosecutions in Barnet and London
A new Metropolitan Police system has increased the proportion of shoplifting cases with a positive outcome from 7.3% to 29.4%. Barnet retailers will join the scheme on 3 August 2026, allowing faster evidence submission and arrests.
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Courts · BromleyFive south London men jailed for burglary, car theft, loan sharking and drug offences
Courts in Bromley have sentenced five men for offences including burglary, luxury car theft, illegal money lending, drug trafficking and harassment of a paramedic. Victims include a Sidcup family whose grandchildren no longer feel safe at home.
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