RUSSELL WAY, SM1 2SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 2SP

RUSSELL WAY, SM1 2SP, Sutton has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.68 per 1,000 population. This SM1 2SP 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 2SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 2SP, encompassing approximately 7193 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)

SM1 2SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

RUSSELL WAY, SM1 2SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3016.68275.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.1712.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.8912.50%
Other theft102.50100.00%
Public order91.39-10.00%
Theft from the person61.25200.00%
Vehicle crime60.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8350.00%
Burglary40.83100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.574.17%
Anti-social behaviour163.480.00%
Public order102.2242.86%
Shoplifting81.39-38.46%
Other theft51.11-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Burglary20.42-66.67%
Theft from the person20.28-33.33%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.34-23.81%
Shoplifting132.22-27.78%
Other theft91.81-40.00%
Public order71.25-36.36%
Burglary60.970.00%
Robbery50.830.00%
Theft from the person30.70-78.57%
Vehicle crime30.42-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.1710.53%
Shoplifting182.92-50.00%
Other theft152.50-21.05%
Theft from the person142.09-6.67%
Public order111.9537.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.5320.00%
Burglary60.83500.00%
Vehicle crime50.8325.00%
Robbery50.7066.67%
Drugs10.700.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3619.74140.00%
Violence and sexual offences305.00-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour194.1726.67%
Other theft192.64-9.52%
Theft from the person152.640.00%
Public order82.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.11-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.70-50.00%
Robbery30.56-66.67%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-85.71%
Burglary10.14-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.96-7.14%
Other theft215.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.92-31.82%
Shoplifting152.09-11.76%
Theft from the person152.09-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson112.09-21.43%
Robbery91.53125.00%
Vehicle crime81.2514.29%
Public order81.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft71.1175.00%
Burglary60.970.00%
Drugs20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.3816.67%
Anti-social behaviour225.8422.22%
Shoplifting173.06-10.53%
Theft from the person162.36128.57%
Criminal damage and arson142.22100.00%
Other theft141.95-33.33%
Public order121.9550.00%
Vehicle crime71.6775.00%
Burglary60.9720.00%
Robbery40.8333.33%
Bicycle theft40.56300.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.210.00%
Other theft215.000.00%
Shoplifting192.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.640.00%
Public order82.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.110.00%
Theft from the person70.970.00%
Burglary50.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Robbery30.560.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 202416
January 202421
December 202319
November 202315
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
April 202424
January 202430
December 202330
November 202339
October 202342
September 202336

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20249
January 202415
December 202319
November 202321
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20248
April 202413
January 202418
December 202336
November 202315
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 202414
December 202315
November 202315
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 2SP 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. High Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lodge Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Beech Tree Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Homefield Park
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B2230
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St James' Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cheam Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Manor Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Thorncroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Thomas Wall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Nicholas Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Greenford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wilcox Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St James Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Sydney Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Norman Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Tormead Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Grove Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Sutton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1