SYDNEY ROAD, SM1 2QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 2QJ

SYDNEY ROAD, SM1 2QJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This SM1 2QJ 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 2QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 2QJ, encompassing approximately 7257 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SM1 2QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Crown Road with total crimes: 10
  • Chaucer Gardens with total crimes: 5

SYDNEY ROAD, SM1 2QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.4116.67%
Violence and sexual offences182.8920.00%
Other theft52.48150.00%
Vehicle crime40.6933.33%
Shoplifting40.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-50.00%
Public order30.41-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.2712.50%
Violence and sexual offences152.48-28.57%
Public order82.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.100.00%
Shoplifting60.8320.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.896.67%
Shoplifting52.20-68.75%
Burglary40.69100.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-25.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.8964.71%
Shoplifting163.8645.45%
Anti-social behaviour152.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.07150.00%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.5440.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.89-22.73%
Shoplifting112.3483.33%
Other theft31.520.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-66.67%
Drugs20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.28100.00%
Burglary10.28-87.50%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.7857.14%
Anti-social behaviour153.03-16.67%
Burglary82.07700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.10100.00%
Shoplifting60.83-14.29%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Drugs20.280.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.480.00%
Shoplifting71.930.00%
Public order60.960.00%
Vehicle crime60.830.00%
Bicycle theft50.830.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202421
January 202428
December 202317
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202416
January 202415
December 202321
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20245
January 202416
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 2QJ 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. Crown Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Chaucer Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Vale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Bushey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wings Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Collingwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. West Sutton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St James' Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Thorncroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thomas Wall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Greenford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilcox Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Sutton Garage
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St James Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Elmbrook Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Norman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1