SM5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5

SM5, Sutton has recorded a total of 283 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SM5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SM5, encompassing approximately 41654 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (8.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-11.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (420.00% increase)

SM5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jay Mews with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Papermill Close with total crimes: 7

SM5 Crime Map

Postcodes in SM5

The postcode district are associated with the SM5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SM5 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 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences896.798.54%
Anti-social behaviour532.14-11.67%
Shoplifting261.27420.00%
Public order240.6284.62%
Vehicle crime220.58175.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.5326.67%
Burglary170.4688.89%
Other theft120.41140.00%
Other crime60.2950.00%
Robbery40.1433.33%
Drugs30.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Theft from the person30.07200.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour601.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.440.00%
Public order130.360.00%
Burglary90.310.00%
Vehicle crime80.220.00%
Drugs60.190.00%
Other theft50.140.00%
Shoplifting50.120.00%
Other crime40.120.00%
Robbery30.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.07100.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-98.57%
Criminal damage and arson10.02-50.00%
Public order10.02-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences705.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour501.680.00%
Vehicle crime191.200.00%
Public order180.461700.00%
Burglary140.430.00%
Other theft130.340.00%
Shoplifting110.310.00%
Robbery50.26400.00%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%
Drugs40.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.05100.00%
Other crime20.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.07-94.74%
Robbery10.02-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.02-96.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences966.94-4.95%
Anti-social behaviour452.3012.50%
Vehicle crime301.08-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson250.7213.64%
Other theft250.6066.67%
Public order190.6026.67%
Burglary130.4630.00%
Shoplifting120.31-45.45%
Drugs70.29133.33%
Robbery50.1725.00%
Theft from the person40.12100.00%
Other crime40.1033.33%
Possession of weapons30.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.4827.85%
Anti-social behaviour402.42-18.37%
Vehicle crime320.9688.24%
Criminal damage and arson220.7757.14%
Shoplifting220.53144.44%
Public order150.53-21.05%
Other theft150.36-6.25%
Burglary100.360.00%
Robbery40.24-20.00%
Drugs30.10-50.00%
Other crime30.07-50.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences795.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour491.900.00%
Public order191.180.00%
Vehicle crime170.460.00%
Other theft160.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.380.00%
Burglary100.340.00%
Shoplifting90.240.00%
Other crime60.220.00%
Drugs60.140.00%
Robbery50.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202460
April 202450
January 202445
December 202340
November 202349

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202482
May 20241
April 202470
January 202496
December 2023101
November 202379

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 202425
December 202322
November 202314

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202413
January 202425
December 202315
November 202316

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202419
December 202315
November 202319

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20245
April 202411
January 202412
December 202322
November 20239

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
April 202419
January 202430
December 202332
November 202317

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jay Mews
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Papermill Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Torre Walk
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 7. Fellowes Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sherborne Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 9. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wrythe Green Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rosehill Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cleeve Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Titchfield Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Neville Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Woburn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Wrythe Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Duke Of Edinburgh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. William Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Court Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Park View Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
  • 22. Wallace Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Arcadia Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 25. Arlington Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Culvers Retreat
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Pipewell Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stoneleigh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Whitland Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 30. Assembly Walk
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1