MYRTLE ROAD, SM1 4BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4BX

MYRTLE ROAD, SM1 4BX, Sutton has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.95 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4BX 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 4BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4BX, encompassing approximately 8651 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)

SM1 4BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Lodge Place with total crimes: 8
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7

MYRTLE ROAD, SM1 4BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.9530.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.0116.67%
Shoplifting172.43240.00%
Public order151.96114.29%
Other theft121.73300.00%
Theft from the person71.390.00%
Vehicle crime50.8125.00%
Drugs40.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.4633.33%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.631900.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.310.00%
Public order72.080.00%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Other theft30.350.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Drugs30.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.30%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.552600.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.120.00%
Other theft91.390.00%
Shoplifting91.040.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Robbery40.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
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 offences10.12-97.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.8033.33%
Public order194.62171.43%
Anti-social behaviour142.2016.67%
Shoplifting141.62-44.00%
Theft from the person91.62-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8150.00%
Other theft50.69-64.29%
Burglary40.58300.00%
Robbery40.46100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.29-3.23%
Shoplifting253.47257.14%
Other theft142.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.62-25.00%
Theft from the person111.3922.22%
Public order71.27-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-20.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Robbery20.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.4814.81%
Anti-social behaviour163.58-23.81%
Other theft141.8555.56%
Theft from the person91.62-30.77%
Public order81.040.00%
Shoplifting70.92-36.36%
Robbery60.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69-61.54%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Burglary30.58-40.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.120.00%
Theft from the person132.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.500.00%
Shoplifting111.500.00%
Other theft91.270.00%
Public order81.040.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
May 20241
April 202427
February 20241
January 202440
December 202330
November 202331
October 202327

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202412
January 202414
December 202312
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20244
January 202419
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 202314
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 20249
January 202414
December 202325
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 4BX 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. Lodge Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Keswick Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Litchfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Benhill Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Sutton Court Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Waterloo Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lower Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Manor Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Clowser Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Cross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Harold Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Princes Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Milford Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Godstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Thicket Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Constance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Avon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1