SM1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1

SM1, Sutton has recorded a total of 268 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SM1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SM1, encompassing approximately 43286 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (8100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM1 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

SM1 Crime Map

Postcodes in SM1

The postcode district are associated with the SM1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SM1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour876.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences822.018100.00%
Public order251.890.00%
Vehicle crime150.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.350.00%
Shoplifting140.320.00%
Other theft130.321200.00%
Burglary60.300.00%
Drugs40.140.00%
Theft from the person40.09100.00%
Other crime20.090.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Other theft10.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.020.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.12-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.05-99.05%
Bicycle theft10.02-83.33%
Shoplifting10.02-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1056.453400.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.430.00%
Shoplifting191.410.00%
Other theft180.441700.00%
Public order160.42700.00%
Vehicle crime120.370.00%
Burglary110.280.00%
Theft from the person110.250.00%
Robbery90.25800.00%
Drugs60.210.00%
Bicycle theft60.14500.00%
Possession of weapons30.140.00%
Other crime20.070.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs60.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.14200.00%
Public order20.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Other theft10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.02-99.25%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1339.5223.15%
Anti-social behaviour703.07-1.41%
Shoplifting361.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.8343.48%
Public order330.7632.00%
Vehicle crime310.76138.46%
Other theft280.72-12.50%
Theft from the person140.65-12.50%
Burglary120.3233.33%
Drugs80.2814.29%
Robbery80.1860.00%
Other crime30.1850.00%
Bicycle theft20.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1088.34-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour712.504.41%
Shoplifting451.6480.00%
Other theft321.04-30.43%
Public order250.744.17%
Criminal damage and arson230.58-20.69%
Theft from the person160.53-27.27%
Vehicle crime130.37-35.00%
Burglary90.30-64.00%
Drugs70.21-46.15%
Robbery50.16-73.68%
Bicycle theft40.12-42.86%
Other crime20.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.56-0.89%
Anti-social behaviour682.56-26.09%
Other theft461.5743.75%
Criminal damage and arson291.06-23.68%
Burglary250.6792.31%
Shoplifting250.58-3.85%
Public order240.58-33.33%
Theft from the person220.5515.79%
Vehicle crime200.51-9.09%
Robbery190.4635.71%
Drugs130.4462.50%
Bicycle theft70.30-22.22%
Other crime40.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.84-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour922.5931.43%
Criminal damage and arson382.1390.00%
Public order360.8838.46%
Other theft320.83-8.57%
Shoplifting260.74-16.13%
Vehicle crime220.6015.79%
Theft from the person190.51111.11%
Robbery140.44100.00%
Burglary130.32-18.75%
Bicycle theft90.30-30.77%
Drugs80.2133.33%
Other crime40.18300.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1168.5514.85%
Anti-social behaviour702.68-11.39%
Other theft351.6294.44%
Shoplifting310.81-22.50%
Public order260.7230.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.60-9.09%
Vehicle crime190.46-13.64%
Burglary160.446.67%
Bicycle theft130.3785.71%
Theft from the person90.30-18.18%
Robbery70.21250.00%
Drugs60.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.02-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour792.330.00%
Shoplifting401.830.00%
Vehicle crime220.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.510.00%
Public order200.510.00%
Other theft180.460.00%
Burglary150.420.00%
Theft from the person110.350.00%
Bicycle theft70.250.00%
Other crime40.160.00%
Drugs30.090.00%
Robbery20.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
January 202433
December 202323
November 202329
October 202338
September 202320
August 202322

A total of 875 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202482
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 2024105
March 20243
February 20241
January 2024133
December 2023108
November 2023111
October 2023112
September 2023116
August 2023101

A total of 598 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202487
April 202461
January 202470
December 202371
November 202368
October 202392
September 202370
August 202379

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202416
March 20242
January 202433
December 202325
November 202324
October 202336
September 202326
August 202320

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202412
January 202431
December 202313
November 202320
October 202322
September 202319
August 202322

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
March 20241
January 202428
December 202332
November 202346
October 202332
September 202335
August 202318

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202411
January 202412
December 20239
November 202325
October 202313
September 202316
August 202315

A total of 237 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
May 20241
April 202419
January 202436
December 202345
November 202325
October 202326
September 202331
August 202340

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
March 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202313
October 20238
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 202319
October 202314
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 202411
January 202414
December 202316
November 202322
October 202319
September 20239
August 202311

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 202313
August 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Brunswick Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St James' Road
    Total6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sutton (Surrey) (Station)
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Green
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Collingwood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Clensham Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Bank Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Westminster Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cressingham Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 16. Benhill Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 17. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 18. High Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Lewis Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chaucer Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 22. B2230
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hill Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Rose Hill Park West
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Benhill Wood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Ivydene Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Thicket Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Manor Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Lodge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1