SM3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM3

SM3, Sutton has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SM3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SM3, encompassing approximately 22908 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-57.58% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

SM3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

SM3 Crime Map

Postcodes in SM3

The postcode district are associated with the SM3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SM3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences384.5426.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.66-57.58%
Vehicle crime110.61120.00%
Shoplifting90.48350.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.39125.00%
Other theft60.3950.00%
Drugs50.26150.00%
Burglary40.22-82.61%
Bicycle theft30.1750.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Public order10.09-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour334.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences301.442900.00%
Burglary231.310.00%
Public order61.000.00%
Vehicle crime50.260.00%
Other theft40.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.17300.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Shoplifting20.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.09100.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.040.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order40.31-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Robbery10.09-66.67%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft244.982300.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences200.92900.00%
Shoplifting130.870.00%
Vehicle crime90.570.00%
Burglary80.390.00%
Public order70.350.00%
Other crime40.310.00%
Robbery30.170.00%
Drugs30.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other theft10.040.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.09-91.67%
Vehicle crime10.04-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences405.2814.29%
Vehicle crime171.7513.33%
Other theft120.74-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson110.5257.14%
Shoplifting110.48120.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.48-23.08%
Public order70.44-36.36%
Theft from the person40.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.17200.00%
Robbery30.13-40.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Burglary10.04-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.930.00%
Vehicle crime151.53-11.76%
Other theft140.6540.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.61-50.00%
Public order110.57-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson70.48-41.67%
Robbery50.3125.00%
Shoplifting50.22-16.67%
Burglary50.2225.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences355.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour261.5323.81%
Vehicle crime171.13-5.56%
Public order130.74160.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.57-7.69%
Other theft100.5211.11%
Shoplifting60.440.00%
Robbery40.26100.00%
Burglary40.17-66.67%
Drugs20.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.09-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.090.00%
Vehicle crime180.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.790.00%
Burglary120.570.00%
Other theft90.520.00%
Shoplifting60.390.00%
Public order50.260.00%
Bicycle theft40.220.00%
Drugs30.170.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20249
February 20241
January 202417
December 202315
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202424
March 20241
February 20241
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
May 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202413
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202433
April 202421
January 202410
December 202313
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202430
July 20241
June 20241
April 202420
March 20242
January 202440
December 202335
November 202335
October 202325

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202423
April 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Westbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kimpton Park Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Buxton Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Haslam Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Stonecot Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Tudor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Fieldsend Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Minden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Walton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Carlton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Northfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Matlock Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tilehurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Priory Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Wrayfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Carmel Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. D'Arcy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Esher Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. St Margaret'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Windsor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chertsey Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1