SM1 2QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 2QU

SM1 2QU, Sutton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population. This SM1 2QU 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 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 2QU, encompassing approximately 6389 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM1 2QU area, explore the SM1 2QU 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 (10.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM1 2QU 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 2QU 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.5510.53%
Violence and sexual offences193.2935.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Other theft40.63300.00%
Shoplifting40.63-33.33%
Public order30.63-40.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.4535.71%
Violence and sexual offences142.97-30.00%
Shoplifting62.19100.00%
Public order50.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

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 offences207.98-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour143.1340.00%
Robbery32.19200.00%
Shoplifting30.47-87.50%
Burglary30.4750.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-50.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.7485.71%
Shoplifting244.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.76-52.38%
Vehicle crime41.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Public order30.470.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.0840.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.29-26.32%
Shoplifting82.1960.00%
Public order31.2550.00%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Robbery30.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-60.00%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7018.75%
Anti-social behaviour152.97-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.35-50.00%
Shoplifting50.78-16.67%
Burglary40.78100.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Other theft30.47-25.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Robbery20.31-60.00%
Public order20.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.31-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.2112.50%
Violence and sexual offences162.82-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.50150.00%
Shoplifting61.5620.00%
Public order60.940.00%
Bicycle theft50.94400.00%
Robbery50.78400.00%
Other theft40.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.130.00%
Public order62.500.00%
Shoplifting50.940.00%
Other theft50.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202414
January 202410
December 202321
November 202315
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 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 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 202424
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202420
January 202426
December 202314
November 202319
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 2QU 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. Oldfields Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Sutton Garage
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1