SM1 1RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 1RU

SM1 1RU, Sutton has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.38 per 1,000 population. This SM1 1RU 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 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 1RU, encompassing approximately 7822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM1 1RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Crown Road with total crimes: 10

SM1 1RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.388.70%
Violence and sexual offences223.2037.50%
Shoplifting122.8150.00%
Other theft71.5340.00%
Vehicle crime50.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Public order30.64-50.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.8227.78%
Violence and sexual offences162.94-48.39%
Shoplifting82.0533.33%
Public order61.0250.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-40.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.61-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour183.96-18.18%
Shoplifting62.30-68.42%
Other theft50.77-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.6425.00%
Robbery50.64400.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Burglary40.5133.33%
Theft from the person20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.0646.15%
Anti-social behaviour224.86-26.67%
Shoplifting192.8111.76%
Other theft82.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.020.00%
Public order40.77-42.86%
Theft from the person40.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.51300.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Robbery10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.6842.86%
Violence and sexual offences263.84-25.71%
Shoplifting173.3241.67%
Public order72.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.89-53.85%
Other theft60.77-50.00%
Theft from the person50.7766.67%
Burglary30.64-50.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Robbery20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.9812.90%
Anti-social behaviour214.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.6830.00%
Other theft121.660.00%
Shoplifting121.5320.00%
Burglary61.53100.00%
Robbery60.77-25.00%
Public order50.77-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.64-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.38-25.00%
Drugs30.3850.00%
Theft from the person30.38-25.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.8334.78%
Anti-social behaviour213.960.00%
Other theft122.68140.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5366.67%
Shoplifting101.2811.11%
Robbery81.28700.00%
Public order71.02-22.22%
Theft from the person40.89100.00%
Bicycle theft40.51300.00%
Vehicle crime40.5133.33%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Drugs20.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.940.00%
Shoplifting92.680.00%
Public order91.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.150.00%
Other theft50.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202418
January 202422
December 202330
November 202321
October 202321
September 202321

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
April 202431
January 202438
December 202326
November 202335
October 202331
September 202323

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 202313
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20246
January 202419
December 202317
November 202312
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. High Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Crown Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Chaucer Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marshall'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Vale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Bushey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wings Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lewis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Green
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sorrento Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Collingwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. West Sutton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thorncroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Thomas Wall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Nicholas Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Greenford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wilcox Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Rosebery Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Sutton Garage
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St James Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1