HIGH STREET, SM1 1LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 1LB

HIGH STREET, SM1 1LB, Sutton has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.65 per 1,000 population. This SM1 1LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM1 postcode area, which has experienced 388 crimes and a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM1 1LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 1LB, encompassing approximately 8649 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM1 1LB area, explore the SM1 1LB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (138.46% increase)

SM1 1LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • High Street with total crimes: 15

HIGH STREET, SM1 1LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3819.6511.76%
Violence and sexual offences364.39-5.26%
Shoplifting314.16138.46%
Other theft163.5877.78%
Public order111.8510.00%
Theft from the person91.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0460.00%
Vehicle crime70.92250.00%
Drugs50.81400.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Robbery20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.41-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour344.3941.67%
Shoplifting133.93-18.75%
Public order101.5025.00%
Other theft91.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.040.00%
Burglary30.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.35-66.67%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.84-18.87%
Anti-social behaviour244.97-33.33%
Shoplifting162.77-51.52%
Other theft121.85-14.29%
Robbery81.3960.00%
Public order80.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.9220.00%
Burglary50.690.00%
Theft from the person50.58-64.29%
Drugs40.580.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.3126.19%
Anti-social behaviour366.13-10.00%
Shoplifting334.16-23.26%
Public order163.82100.00%
Other theft141.85-26.32%
Theft from the person141.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.62-41.67%
Vehicle crime50.8166.67%
Burglary50.5866.67%
Robbery50.580.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4322.66104.76%
Violence and sexual offences424.97-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour404.8633.33%
Other theft194.62-17.39%
Theft from the person162.2014.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.85-14.29%
Public order81.39-11.11%
Robbery50.92-44.44%
Drugs40.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-66.67%
Burglary30.35-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.35-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5823.8231.82%
Anti-social behaviour306.71-9.09%
Other theft233.474.55%
Shoplifting212.6610.53%
Criminal damage and arson142.43-17.65%
Theft from the person141.62-17.65%
Vehicle crime91.6250.00%
Robbery91.0412.50%
Public order91.04-10.00%
Burglary71.0475.00%
Drugs50.8166.67%
Bicycle theft40.58-33.33%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.08-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour335.096.45%
Other theft223.8222.22%
Shoplifting192.54-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson172.20325.00%
Theft from the person171.97142.86%
Public order101.97-16.67%
Robbery81.1660.00%
Bicycle theft60.92200.00%
Vehicle crime60.6950.00%
Burglary40.69-20.00%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.430.00%
Shoplifting243.580.00%
Other theft182.770.00%
Public order122.080.00%
Theft from the person71.390.00%
Robbery50.810.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202434
April 202424
January 202436
December 202340
November 202330
October 202333
September 202331

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 202314
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202412
January 202414
December 202319
November 202323
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202438
April 202443
January 202453
December 202342
November 202358
October 202344
September 202347

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20248
January 202416
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
April 202416
January 202433
December 202343
November 202321
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20245
January 202414
December 202316
November 202314
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 1LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. High Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Crown Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Lodge Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Brunswick Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Beech Tree Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Keswick Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Litchfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Benhill Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Belsize Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marshall'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Vale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Bushey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wings Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cressingham Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Lewis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gem Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. The Green
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Warwick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Manor Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Thorncroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thomas Wall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. St Nicholas Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1