SM1 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4AW

SM1 4AW, Sutton has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.96 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4AW 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 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4AW, encompassing approximately 7912 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (342.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)

SM1 4AW 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 4AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.9627.59%
Shoplifting314.68342.86%
Anti-social behaviour253.9231.58%
Other theft173.16240.00%
Public order142.157.69%
Theft from the person81.77700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.01100.00%
Vehicle crime50.7666.67%
Drugs40.6333.33%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Robbery10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.002800.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.670.00%
Public order132.400.00%
Shoplifting71.640.00%
Other theft50.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.63-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-97.50%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%
Shoplifting10.13-92.86%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.031233.33%
Anti-social behaviour175.060.00%
Shoplifting142.150.00%
Other theft111.771000.00%
Public order71.39250.00%
Theft from the person60.880.00%
Robbery40.76300.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.38200.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs10.25-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs61.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.76200.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.92%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4821.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.0730.00%
Public order223.29120.00%
Shoplifting172.78-45.16%
Other theft162.15-15.79%
Theft from the person122.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.520.00%
Robbery60.88200.00%
Vehicle crime50.7625.00%
Drugs40.63100.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.6011.63%
Shoplifting316.0772.22%
Anti-social behaviour203.92-4.76%
Other theft192.53-38.71%
Theft from the person162.40-15.79%
Public order102.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.26-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.51-40.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Robbery20.25-84.62%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.51-2.27%
Other theft315.4355.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.92-19.23%
Theft from the person192.6518.75%
Shoplifting182.405.88%
Robbery132.27116.67%
Public order121.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.52-52.94%
Vehicle crime61.0120.00%
Bicycle theft50.76150.00%
Drugs50.63150.00%
Burglary40.63-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4422.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.560.00%
Other theft203.290.00%
Public order182.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.270.00%
Shoplifting172.150.00%
Theft from the person162.150.00%
Robbery62.020.00%
Burglary60.760.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
April 202417
January 202426
December 202320
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202429
July 20241
May 20241
April 202440
March 20243
February 20241
January 202448
December 202348
November 202343
October 202344

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
March 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202416
December 202319
November 202331
October 202320

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20247
March 20242
January 202422
December 202310
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20247
May 20241
April 202414
January 202417
December 202331
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
April 20246
January 202412
December 202316
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 4AW 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. Beech Tree Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Orme Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Sutton Court Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Waterloo Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lower Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Bank Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Manor Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Clowser Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 28. Thicket Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Constance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1