BENHILL AVENUE, SM1 4DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4DA

BENHILL AVENUE, SM1 4DA, Sutton has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.10 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4DA 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 4DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4DA, encompassing approximately 8459 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (138.46% increase)

SM1 4DA 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

BENHILL AVENUE, SM1 4DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3420.10-8.11%
Violence and sexual offences344.02-2.86%
Shoplifting314.02138.46%
Other theft193.66111.11%
Public order132.25225.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.5480.00%
Theft from the person91.060.00%
Vehicle crime81.06300.00%
Drugs60.95200.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.373400.00%
Shoplifting134.140.00%
Other theft91.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
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 offences10.12-97.62%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.49-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour214.96-41.67%
Shoplifting162.48-51.52%
Other theft121.89-20.00%
Robbery81.4260.00%
Public order80.95-55.56%
Vehicle crime60.950.00%
Theft from the person50.71-64.29%
Drugs40.5933.33%
Burglary40.4733.33%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour365.672.86%
Shoplifting334.26-23.26%
Public order183.90125.00%
Other theft152.13-21.05%
Theft from the person141.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.9550.00%
Robbery50.710.00%
Drugs30.59-25.00%
Burglary30.35-25.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4322.81115.00%
Violence and sexual offences405.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour354.7320.69%
Other theft194.14-17.39%
Theft from the person162.2514.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.890.00%
Public order81.420.00%
Robbery50.95-44.44%
Burglary40.590.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-42.86%
Drugs40.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4821.7511.63%
Anti-social behaviour295.67-6.45%
Other theft233.4327.78%
Shoplifting202.725.26%
Theft from the person142.36-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson121.65-36.84%
Robbery91.4228.57%
Public order81.0614.29%
Vehicle crime70.9516.67%
Burglary40.830.00%
Bicycle theft40.47-33.33%
Drugs40.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.51-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour315.083.33%
Criminal damage and arson193.66375.00%
Shoplifting192.25-20.83%
Theft from the person182.25157.14%
Other theft182.130.00%
Robbery72.1375.00%
Public order70.83-41.67%
Bicycle theft60.83200.00%
Vehicle crime60.7150.00%
Burglary40.71-42.86%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4518.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.320.00%
Shoplifting243.550.00%
Other theft182.840.00%
Public order122.130.00%
Burglary71.420.00%
Theft from the person70.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202437
April 202421
January 202436
December 202335
November 202329
October 202331
September 202330

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20248
January 202418
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
May 20241
April 202442
January 202448
December 202340
November 202348
October 202343
September 202345

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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 20242
April 20244
January 20243
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 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 202319
September 20234

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
April 202412
January 202415
December 202319
November 202323
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
April 202416
January 202433
December 202343
November 202320
October 202319
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 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
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 4DA 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. Oakhill Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    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. Vale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 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. Manor Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Dovercourt Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Milford Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Constance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Avon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1