BENFLEET CLOSE, SM1 3SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 3SD

BENFLEET CLOSE, SM1 3SD, Sutton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 population. This SM1 3SD 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 3SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 3SD, encompassing approximately 6503 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM1 3SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keswick Close with total crimes: 6
  • All Saints Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oakhill Road with total crimes: 3

BENFLEET CLOSE, SM1 3SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.46-50.00%
Drugs41.080.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Other theft30.460.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.46-40.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.230.00%
Vehicle crime82.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.23400.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-40.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%

In January 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 offences64.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.9220.00%
Vehicle crime50.92150.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order30.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.77-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.92-54.55%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Public order10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.6137.50%
Violence and sexual offences71.69-36.36%
Burglary41.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Other theft30.46200.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Public order10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
April 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Keswick Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. All Saints Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oakhill Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Surrey Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cressingham Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Princes Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Erskine Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Dovercourt Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Milford Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Godstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Thicket Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Avon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Woodside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1