WHITBY ROAD, SM1 3LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 3LZ

WHITBY ROAD, SM1 3LZ, Sutton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.36 per 1,000 population. This SM1 3LZ 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 3LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 3LZ, encompassing approximately 2843 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM1 3LZ area, explore the SM1 3LZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SM1 3LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Duke Of Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whitland Road with total crimes: 3

WHITBY ROAD, SM1 3LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.36120.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime53.5266.67%
Other theft41.76300.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2725.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.79-61.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.22-33.33%
Public order31.41-72.73%
Burglary21.050.00%
Other theft20.70-71.43%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.0814.81%
Public order1110.9022.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.8760.00%
Other theft72.8140.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.46100.00%
Shoplifting62.11-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.1150.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.1580.00%
Public order99.49125.00%
Shoplifting73.16250.00%
Other theft52.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76200.00%
Burglary31.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.66-37.50%
Burglary65.27200.00%
Public order42.11300.00%
Other theft21.41-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.70-66.67%
Shoplifting20.70-60.00%
Theft from the person10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.4541.18%
Other theft98.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1640.00%
Vehicle crime62.46100.00%
Shoplifting52.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-50.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-66.67%
Public order10.35-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.580.00%
Shoplifting65.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.110.00%
Public order51.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202412
January 202431
December 202327
November 202315
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 3LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Duke Of Edinburgh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Whitland Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 4. Wendling Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wigmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Wrythe Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Surrey Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Whitby Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Tewkesbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Welhouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Prince Of Wales' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grennell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1