SM1 2QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 2QS

SM1 2QS, Sutton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.07 per 1,000 population. This SM1 2QS 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 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 2QS, encompassing approximately 6612 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM1 2QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Crown Road with total crimes: 10
  • Chaucer Gardens with total crimes: 5

SM1 2QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.0711.11%
Violence and sexual offences193.0258.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.870.00%
Other theft40.60300.00%
Shoplifting40.60-33.33%
Public order30.60-40.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.5628.57%
Violence and sexual offences122.72-40.00%
Shoplifting61.81100.00%
Public order50.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.56-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour143.0240.00%
Robbery32.12200.00%
Shoplifting30.45-78.57%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.53100.00%
Shoplifting143.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.12-52.38%
Vehicle crime41.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6050.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Burglary20.30100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.0240.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.18-27.78%
Shoplifting71.9740.00%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-60.00%
Other theft20.30-33.33%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.27-37.50%
Shoplifting50.7625.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Other theft30.45-25.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Robbery20.30-60.00%
Public order20.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour1810.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.270.00%
Public order61.210.00%
Robbery50.910.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Shoplifting40.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
April 202414
January 202410
December 202321
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 202414
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 202420
January 202426
December 202313
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Northspur Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Vale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Bushey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wings Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Green
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sorrento Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Gander Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Collingwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. West Sutton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilcox Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Sutton Garage
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1