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

Overview of Crime in SM1 4DJ

BENHILL AVENUE, SM1 4DJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.91 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4DJ 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 4DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4DJ, encompassing approximately 8453 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)

SM1 4DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Lodge Place with total crimes: 8

BENHILL AVENUE, SM1 4DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.91-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences263.3123.81%
Shoplifting203.08185.71%
Public order132.37550.00%
Other theft131.54160.00%
Drugs61.54200.00%
Theft from the person60.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.71150.00%
Vehicle crime50.590.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.432000.00%
Shoplifting72.480.00%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Other theft50.590.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Public order20.240.00%
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 offences10.12-96.88%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.993100.00%
Other theft103.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.180.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.2515.62%
Anti-social behaviour194.38-13.64%
Public order112.25120.00%
Shoplifting91.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.06-22.22%
Other theft70.83-46.15%
Vehicle crime60.83100.00%
Theft from the person40.71-60.00%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Robbery20.35-33.33%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.790.00%
Other theft132.60-13.33%
Shoplifting121.54100.00%
Theft from the person101.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1828.57%
Public order51.060.00%
Burglary30.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-57.14%
Robbery30.35-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.43-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour223.79-4.35%
Other theft152.60114.29%
Theft from the person101.77-28.57%
Robbery81.1860.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.95-56.25%
Vehicle crime70.83133.33%
Shoplifting60.83-40.00%
Burglary50.7125.00%
Public order50.59-28.57%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.3835.29%
Criminal damage and arson162.72700.00%
Theft from the person141.89250.00%
Shoplifting101.66-9.09%
Public order71.1840.00%
Other theft70.83-41.67%
Robbery50.8366.67%
Burglary40.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.380.00%
Other theft122.010.00%
Shoplifting111.420.00%
Vehicle crime61.300.00%
Public order50.710.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Theft from the person40.470.00%
Robbery30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
April 20249
January 202419
December 202322
November 202322
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
May 20241
April 202432
February 20241
January 202437
December 202332
November 202332
October 202337
September 202337

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202316
September 20232

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20244
January 20249
December 202312
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Keswick Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Litchfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Benhill Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Belsize Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waterloo Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakhill Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marshall'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. The Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Cressingham Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lower Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Manor Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Clowser Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Harold Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Princes Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Milford Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Godstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Thicket Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1