WESTMINSTER ROAD, SM1 3NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 3NJ

WESTMINSTER ROAD, SM1 3NJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.74 per 1,000 population. This SM1 3NJ 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 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 3NJ, encompassing approximately 3202 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM1 3NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duke Of Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 4
  • Whitland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Wendling Road with total crimes: 2

WESTMINSTER ROAD, SM1 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.74-42.86%
Vehicle crime52.50-16.67%
Public order31.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-40.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.74133.33%
Vehicle crime64.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.87-16.67%
Burglary11.560.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.56-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour61.87-25.00%
Other theft31.87-50.00%
Public order20.94-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.980.00%
Public order96.56125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8160.00%
Other theft62.5020.00%
Shoplifting61.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.56100.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.86320.00%
Shoplifting76.56250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56400.00%
Other theft51.56150.00%
Public order41.56100.00%
Burglary31.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary57.1825.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.56-77.27%
Vehicle crime31.56-62.50%
Other theft20.94-77.78%
Public order20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.62-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.73100.00%
Other theft96.87350.00%
Vehicle crime82.81700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.50-16.67%
Shoplifting51.56-16.67%
Burglary41.56300.00%
Robbery21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.430.00%
Shoplifting61.870.00%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
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
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 20246
January 202421
December 202321
November 20235
October 202322
September 202311

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

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
April 20241
September 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Duke Of Edinburgh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Whitland Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. Wendling Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wigmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Wrythe Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Surrey Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Whitby Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Welhouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Marfleet Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Byne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prince Of Wales' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farmington Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Grennell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1