SM1 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 2SW

SM1 2SW, Sutton has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.54 per 1,000 population. This SM1 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 2SW, encompassing approximately 7333 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)

SM1 2SW 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
  • Crown Road with total crimes: 10

SM1 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.5420.00%
Shoplifting344.91325.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.6413.33%
Other theft122.32140.00%
Public order91.64-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.23100.00%
Vehicle crime71.09250.00%
Theft from the person60.95200.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.09-6.25%
Public order112.0522.22%
Shoplifting81.50-38.46%
Other theft51.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Burglary20.55-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.27-33.33%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences2412.95-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour163.27-33.33%
Shoplifting132.18-27.78%
Other theft101.77-37.50%
Public order91.36-25.00%
Burglary71.2316.67%
Robbery50.95-16.67%
Theft from the person30.68-78.57%
Vehicle crime30.41-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.739.09%
Shoplifting183.27-50.00%
Other theft162.45-15.79%
Theft from the person142.18-6.67%
Public order121.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6433.33%
Burglary61.090.00%
Robbery60.82100.00%
Vehicle crime50.8266.67%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3620.32111.76%
Violence and sexual offences354.91-25.53%
Anti-social behaviour224.7769.23%
Other theft193.00-32.14%
Theft from the person152.59-16.67%
Public order82.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.09-40.00%
Robbery30.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.41-62.50%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4723.596.82%
Other theft286.4164.71%
Theft from the person183.825.88%
Shoplifting172.45-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour132.32-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson101.77-23.08%
Robbery91.3650.00%
Vehicle crime81.230.00%
Public order81.09-38.46%
Bicycle theft71.0975.00%
Burglary30.95-50.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4423.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.000.00%
Shoplifting192.860.00%
Theft from the person172.590.00%
Other theft172.320.00%
Public order132.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.770.00%
Vehicle crime81.770.00%
Robbery61.090.00%
Burglary60.820.00%
Bicycle theft40.820.00%
Drugs30.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202416
January 202424
December 202322
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
April 202424
January 202442
December 202335
November 202347
October 202344

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202410
January 202416
December 202319
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 20248
April 202413
January 202418
December 202336
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 202414
December 202315
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 2SW 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. Crown Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lodge Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Beech Tree Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Orme Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Homefield Park
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B2230
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St James' Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Manor Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Thorncroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thomas Wall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Nicholas Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Greenford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wilcox Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St James Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Tormead Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Sutton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Falcourt Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1