SM1 4AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4AS

SM1 4AS, Sutton has recorded a total of 166 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.70 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4AS 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 4AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4AS, encompassing approximately 8427 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM1 4AS area, explore the SM1 4AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (285.71% increase)

SM1 4AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Lodge Place with total crimes: 8

SM1 4AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.7011.43%
Anti-social behaviour304.637.14%
Shoplifting273.56285.71%
Other theft203.20233.33%
Public order142.3716.67%
Theft from the person101.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1975.00%
Vehicle crime70.8375.00%
Drugs60.8350.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Robbery20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.343400.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.150.00%
Public order123.320.00%
Shoplifting71.420.00%
Other theft60.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.470.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.074100.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.980.00%
Shoplifting152.370.00%
Other theft141.780.00%
Theft from the person71.660.00%
Public order70.830.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-98.25%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5723.6118.75%
Anti-social behaviour356.7634.62%
Public order234.15109.09%
Shoplifting202.73-45.95%
Other theft162.37-27.27%
Theft from the person141.90-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.66-10.00%
Vehicle crime71.0775.00%
Burglary50.83150.00%
Drugs40.59100.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Other crime30.47200.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.07-9.43%
Shoplifting375.70117.65%
Anti-social behaviour264.394.00%
Other theft223.08-15.38%
Theft from the person162.610.00%
Public order111.90-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.19-42.86%
Robbery40.47-63.64%
Burglary20.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-60.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.7810.42%
Other theft266.2944.44%
Anti-social behaviour253.08-19.35%
Shoplifting172.97-5.56%
Theft from the person162.02-11.11%
Public order131.90-23.53%
Robbery111.54120.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.31-54.55%
Vehicle crime71.1940.00%
Bicycle theft50.8366.67%
Burglary40.59-33.33%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4823.26-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.7010.71%
Criminal damage and arson223.68633.33%
Theft from the person182.61157.14%
Other theft182.140.00%
Shoplifting182.14-28.00%
Public order172.1488.89%
Burglary62.02-25.00%
Robbery50.710.00%
Vehicle crime50.5925.00%
Bicycle theft30.59200.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5019.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour285.930.00%
Shoplifting253.320.00%
Other theft182.970.00%
Public order92.140.00%
Burglary81.070.00%
Theft from the person70.950.00%
Robbery50.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.470.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
April 202420
January 202435
December 202326
November 202325
October 202331
September 202328

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202435
May 20241
April 202442
February 20241
January 202457
December 202348
November 202353
October 202348
September 202350

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 202322
September 20233

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 202414
January 202416
December 202322
November 202326
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 20247
January 202423
December 202311
November 202313
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
April 202415
January 202420
December 202337
November 202317
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20247
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 4AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting14
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. High Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lodge Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Brunswick Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Beech Tree Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Keswick Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Litchfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Benhill Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Belsize Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sutton Court Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Waterloo Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marshall'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cressingham Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lower Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Bank Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Manor Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Clowser Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1