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

Overview of Crime in SM1 3NQ

WESTMINSTER ROAD, SM1 3NQ, Sutton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.71 per 1,000 population. This SM1 3NQ 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 3NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 3NQ, encompassing approximately 3360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SM1 3NQ 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

WESTMINSTER ROAD, SM1 3NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.9833.33%
Vehicle crime52.3866.67%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Public order41.1933.33%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.441100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.570.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.55-65.38%
Anti-social behaviour42.68100.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Public order20.60-81.82%
Other theft20.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.3413.04%
Public order117.7483.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.2740.00%
Other theft62.0820.00%
Shoplifting61.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.77187.50%
Shoplifting76.84250.00%
Public order62.080.00%
Other theft51.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Burglary20.60-66.67%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.23-60.00%
Public order62.38200.00%
Burglary61.79200.00%
Vehicle crime31.79-40.00%
Other theft20.89-75.00%
Shoplifting20.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-87.50%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.5617.65%
Anti-social behaviour85.95166.67%
Other theft82.38100.00%
Shoplifting52.38-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Public order21.19-60.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-66.67%

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 offences1714.290.00%
Shoplifting65.060.00%
Public order51.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Other theft41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
June 20241
April 20249
January 202426
December 202323
November 20238
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 3NQ 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. Wrythe Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Surrey Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rose Hill Park West
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Whitby Gardens
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prince Of Wales' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grennell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Aultone Way
    Total1
    Public order1