SM1 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 2AE

SM1 2AE, Sutton has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.48 per 1,000 population. This SM1 2AE 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 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 2AE, encompassing approximately 5416 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM1 2AE area, explore the SM1 2AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)

SM1 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

SM1 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.4816.13%
Shoplifting276.65350.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.9815.79%
Public order144.06-22.22%
Other theft122.58140.00%
Theft from the person102.22150.00%
Vehicle crime51.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9266.67%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.173000.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.720.00%
Public order183.510.00%
Shoplifting63.320.00%
Other theft51.11400.00%
Theft from the person40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.74-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.311066.67%
Anti-social behaviour206.460.00%
Shoplifting153.690.00%
Burglary82.770.00%
Other theft81.48700.00%
Public order71.48250.00%
Theft from the person61.290.00%
Possession of weapons31.110.00%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs62.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-91.18%
Public order20.55-88.24%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.18-94.44%
Robbery10.18-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.17-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour256.2813.64%
Other theft184.620.00%
Public order173.3241.67%
Shoplifting153.14-50.00%
Theft from the person122.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.2242.86%
Burglary81.85300.00%
Robbery81.48300.00%
Vehicle crime51.4825.00%
Drugs40.92300.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.69-12.50%
Shoplifting306.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.5422.22%
Other theft184.06-33.33%
Theft from the person163.32-11.11%
Public order122.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.220.00%
Vehicle crime41.29-42.86%
Robbery20.74-83.33%
Burglary20.37-77.78%
Drugs10.37-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.18-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4033.410.00%
Other theft277.380.00%
Shoplifting204.980.00%
Theft from the person183.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.320.00%
Robbery123.320.00%
Public order122.220.00%
Burglary92.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.660.00%
Vehicle crime71.290.00%
Drugs61.290.00%
Bicycle theft51.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
April 202420
January 202425
December 202322
November 202318

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 202418
December 202318
November 202327

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
April 20247
March 20242
January 202417
December 202312
November 202312

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20246
May 20241
April 202415
January 202415
December 202330
November 202320

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20242
April 20246
January 202412
December 202316
November 202318

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
July 20241
April 202435
March 20243
January 202434
December 202335
November 202340

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20248
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 202312

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 2AE 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. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lodge Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 6. Beech Tree Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Orme Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Sutton
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. The Quadrant
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Sutton Court Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Homefield Park
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B2230
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St James' Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Bank Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Manor Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Thomas Wall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Nicholas Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Tormead Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Grove Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Sutton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Falcourt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Public order1