WESTERN ROAD, SM1 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 2DT

WESTERN ROAD, SM1 2DT, Sutton has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This SM1 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 2DT, encompassing approximately 6422 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM1 2DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Beech Tree Place with total crimes: 8

WESTERN ROAD, SM1 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2858.33%
Shoplifting142.96180.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.180.00%
Other theft51.250.00%
Vehicle crime50.78400.00%
Public order40.78-50.00%
Burglary40.62100.00%
Theft from the person30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.16-25.00%
Public order81.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.25-11.11%
Other theft51.25150.00%
Shoplifting50.78-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Burglary20.47-66.67%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.796.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.49-18.18%
Shoplifting81.4060.00%
Burglary61.25100.00%
Public order40.9333.33%
Other theft20.62-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person10.31-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.12-6.25%
Other theft122.34-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour111.8737.50%
Theft from the person81.71-38.46%
Shoplifting51.25-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.78100.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Burglary30.47200.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.52-30.43%
Other theft132.4962.50%
Theft from the person132.028.33%
Shoplifting122.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.870.00%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-75.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.16-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.9543.75%
Theft from the person123.5820.00%
Shoplifting101.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.5633.33%
Other theft81.2514.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.25-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.2550.00%
Robbery50.930.00%
Burglary50.78-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.780.00%
Public order40.62-42.86%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.52-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.4910.00%
Theft from the person101.71150.00%
Public order71.5675.00%
Other theft71.09-53.33%
Burglary61.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.930.00%
Shoplifting60.93-57.14%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.140.00%
Other theft153.110.00%
Shoplifting142.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.560.00%
Theft from the person40.930.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 202312
November 202310
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 202416
January 202415
December 202316
November 202323
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 2DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Beech Tree Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Homefield Park
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B2230
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. St James' Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cheam Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Thorncroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thomas Wall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Nicholas Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Greenford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St James Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Norman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Tormead Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Grove Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sutton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Falcourt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1