SM5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5

SM5, Sutton has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denmark Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Dover Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Titchfield Walk with total crimes: 6

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 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 offences795.62-15.05%
Anti-social behaviour491.906.52%
Public order191.185.56%
Vehicle crime170.46-26.09%
Other theft160.41-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson140.38-50.00%
Burglary100.34-28.57%
Shoplifting90.24-30.77%
Other crime60.2250.00%
Drugs60.1420.00%
Robbery50.14-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.12-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences936.8922.37%
Anti-social behaviour462.23-16.36%
Criminal damage and arson281.1040.00%
Other theft270.67107.69%
Vehicle crime230.65-8.00%
Public order180.555.88%
Burglary140.4355.56%
Shoplifting130.34-35.00%
Robbery80.3114.29%
Bicycle theft50.19-16.67%
Drugs50.1225.00%
Other crime40.12300.00%
Theft from the person30.10-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences766.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour551.820.00%
Vehicle crime251.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.600.00%
Shoplifting200.480.00%
Public order170.480.00%
Other theft130.410.00%
Burglary90.310.00%
Robbery70.220.00%
Bicycle theft60.170.00%
Theft from the person40.140.00%
Drugs40.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202460
April 202450
January 202445
December 202340
November 202349
October 202346
September 202355

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
May 20241
April 202418
March 20241
January 202419
December 202315
November 202319
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 598 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202482
May 20241
April 202470
January 202496
December 2023101
November 202379
October 202393
September 202376

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202413
January 202425
December 202315
November 202316
October 202327
September 202313

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 202425
December 202322
November 202314
October 202328
September 202320

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202411
January 202412
December 202322
November 20239
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202419
January 202430
December 202332
November 202317
October 202323
September 202325

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Denmark Gardens
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Dover Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Titchfield Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Peterborough Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pipewell Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wrythe Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Hillfield Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Stanley Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Scawen Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 13. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Langcroft Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Wrythe Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Ivydale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Ash Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sawtry Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alphabet Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Twyford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Winchcombe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Blake Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Wigmore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Wynash Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Heathdene Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Grove Mill Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Papermill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. West Street Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hollymead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2