BENHILL WOOD ROAD, SM1 3SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 3SL

BENHILL WOOD ROAD, SM1 3SL, Sutton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This SM1 3SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM1 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM1 3SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 3SL, encompassing approximately 6765 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SM1 3SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 10
  • Cressingham Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Lewis Road with total crimes: 4

BENHILL WOOD ROAD, SM1 3SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour206.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.96-23.08%
Other theft51.4866.67%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.43-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-54.55%
Drugs40.74100.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.2237.50%
Public order51.63400.00%
Other theft40.7433.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.43-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour81.33-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Other theft30.44-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.3640.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.0744.44%
Other theft71.92250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.1711.11%
Violence and sexual offences91.48-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Public order30.44200.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Other theft20.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.920.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Other theft40.740.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 202314
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202413
January 202415
December 20239
November 202313
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Brunswick Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cressingham Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Lewis Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Benhill Wood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Ivydene Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Thicket Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oakhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Keswick Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Jengar Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Angel Hill Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Duke Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Erskine Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Glena Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Godstone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hunting Gate Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Chilworth Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Benfleet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Montrose Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1