SM1 2AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 2AX

SM1 2AX, Sutton has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.03 per 1,000 population. This SM1 2AX 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 2AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 2AX, encompassing approximately 5255 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (360.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

SM1 2AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 8

SM1 2AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.0317.39%
Shoplifting235.14360.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.3816.67%
Other theft82.6660.00%
Public order81.52-50.00%
Theft from the person61.52100.00%
Vehicle crime41.14300.00%
Burglary40.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7633.33%
Robbery10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.702200.00%
Public order164.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.040.00%
Other theft52.28400.00%
Shoplifting50.950.00%
Theft from the person30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

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 person20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

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 theft20.76-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.19-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.69866.67%
Anti-social behaviour175.520.00%
Shoplifting123.230.00%
Public order82.28300.00%
Other theft61.52500.00%
Burglary51.140.00%
Theft from the person50.950.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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
Drugs62.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-86.36%
Public order20.57-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-93.33%
Robbery10.19-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.93-21.43%
Other theft154.19-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour152.8525.00%
Public order142.8540.00%
Theft from the person122.66-14.29%
Shoplifting102.28-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.90200.00%
Robbery51.14150.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2822.8375.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.33-9.68%
Other theft175.33-5.56%
Theft from the person143.23-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour122.66-20.00%
Public order102.2842.86%
Vehicle crime31.90-40.00%
Robbery20.57-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-77.78%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Drugs10.38-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.2134.78%
Other theft185.9050.00%
Theft from the person173.4230.77%
Shoplifting163.2345.45%
Anti-social behaviour153.04-21.05%
Robbery112.85450.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.090.00%
Public order71.71-56.25%
Drugs61.33200.00%
Vehicle crime51.1425.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Burglary40.76-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.380.00%
Public order163.610.00%
Theft from the person133.040.00%
Other theft122.470.00%
Shoplifting112.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.090.00%
Burglary61.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202417
January 202415
December 202312
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 202415
December 202317
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
April 20248
March 20242
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20245
May 20241
April 202412
January 202410
December 202328
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
April 20245
January 202412
December 202314
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
July 20241
April 202429
March 20243
January 202422
December 202328
November 202331
October 202323

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 2AX 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
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 4. Beech Tree Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Orme Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Homefield Park
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B2230
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St James' Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cheam Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Bank Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Thomas Wall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Nicholas Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Tormead Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Grove Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Sutton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Falcourt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1