SM1 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4AY

SM1 4AY, Sutton has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.43 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4AY, encompassing approximately 8320 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (138.46% increase)

SM1 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • High Street with total crimes: 15

SM1 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3520.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.21-8.33%
Shoplifting313.97138.46%
Other theft203.73150.00%
Public order112.4057.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.32100.00%
Theft from the person91.200.00%
Vehicle crime71.08250.00%
Drugs60.84200.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.343500.00%
Anti-social behaviour354.330.00%
Shoplifting134.210.00%
Other theft81.560.00%
Public order70.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.840.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.73%

In April 2024, 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 offences4416.59-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour265.29-29.73%
Shoplifting163.12-52.94%
Other theft121.92-14.29%
Robbery81.4460.00%
Public order80.96-52.94%
Theft from the person50.96-64.29%
Vehicle crime50.600.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Burglary40.4833.33%
Bicycle theft30.48200.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4823.2011.63%
Anti-social behaviour375.770.00%
Shoplifting344.45-22.73%
Public order174.0988.89%
Other theft142.04-30.00%
Theft from the person141.68-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.9666.67%
Robbery50.600.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4423.92120.00%
Violence and sexual offences435.29-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour375.1727.59%
Other theft204.45-16.67%
Theft from the person162.4014.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.920.00%
Public order91.440.00%
Robbery51.08-44.44%
Drugs40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-62.50%
Burglary30.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5022.8411.11%
Anti-social behaviour296.01-12.12%
Other theft243.4914.29%
Shoplifting202.880.00%
Theft from the person142.40-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson121.68-42.86%
Public order91.44-10.00%
Robbery91.0828.57%
Vehicle crime81.0833.33%
Burglary50.9625.00%
Bicycle theft40.60-33.33%
Drugs40.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.44-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour335.413.12%
Criminal damage and arson213.97425.00%
Other theft212.5210.53%
Shoplifting202.52-16.67%
Theft from the person182.40157.14%
Public order102.16-9.09%
Robbery71.2075.00%
Bicycle theft60.84200.00%
Vehicle crime60.7250.00%
Burglary40.72-42.86%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4919.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour325.890.00%
Shoplifting243.850.00%
Other theft192.880.00%
Public order112.280.00%
Burglary71.320.00%
Theft from the person70.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Robbery40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202435
April 202426
January 202437
December 202337
November 202329
October 202333
September 202332

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 202321
September 20234

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202412
January 202414
December 202320
November 202324
October 202321
September 202319

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202436
May 20241
April 202444
January 202448
December 202343
November 202350
October 202345
September 202349

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20248
January 202417
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
April 202416
January 202434
December 202344
November 202320
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20245
January 202414
December 202316
November 202314
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
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 4AY 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. Supermarket
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. High Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Crown Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Lodge Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Brunswick Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Beech Tree Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Keswick Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Litchfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Benhill Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 14. Belsize Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marshall'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Vale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cressingham Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lewis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gem Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Manor Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Milford Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Avon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Warwick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Manor Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1