SM1 4FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4FW

SM1 4FW, Sutton has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.72 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4FW 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 4FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4FW, encompassing approximately 4317 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (280.00% increase)

SM1 4FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 9
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 8

SM1 4FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3128.7263.16%
Violence and sexual offences287.1827.27%
Shoplifting196.48280.00%
Public order154.407.14%
Other theft93.4780.00%
Theft from the person92.08125.00%
Vehicle crime52.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1666.67%
Robbery11.160.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.762100.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.100.00%
Public order144.400.00%
Other theft53.24400.00%
Shoplifting51.160.00%
Theft from the person41.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%

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 person21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.93-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.85866.67%
Anti-social behaviour226.720.00%
Shoplifting115.100.00%
Other theft92.55800.00%
Burglary82.080.00%
Public order61.85200.00%
Theft from the person51.390.00%
Possession of weapons31.160.00%
Robbery30.69200.00%
Bicycle theft30.69200.00%
Drugs20.69-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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
Drugs63.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-92.31%
Public order20.69-88.24%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-90.91%
Robbery10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3934.5111.43%
Anti-social behaviour289.037.69%
Public order176.4854.55%
Shoplifting123.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.7883.33%
Other theft112.55-35.29%
Theft from the person92.55-10.00%
Burglary62.08200.00%
Robbery51.39150.00%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%
Drugs40.9333.33%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3532.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour268.1113.04%
Shoplifting246.02118.18%
Other theft175.56-19.05%
Public order113.9437.50%
Theft from the person102.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.32-25.00%
Drugs31.39-40.00%
Robbery20.69-81.82%
Burglary20.46-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3535.4312.90%
Anti-social behaviour238.11-11.54%
Other theft215.3390.91%
Theft from the person154.8625.00%
Robbery113.47175.00%
Shoplifting112.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.55-11.11%
Public order81.85-52.94%
Burglary71.850.00%
Vehicle crime51.62-16.67%
Drugs51.16150.00%
Bicycle theft41.1633.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.180.00%
Public order176.020.00%
Theft from the person123.940.00%
Shoplifting112.780.00%
Other theft112.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.550.00%
Burglary72.080.00%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Robbery41.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 20246
March 20242
January 202417
December 202311
November 20238
October 202317

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
April 202422
January 202428
December 202326
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 202317
November 202321
October 202311

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
May 20241
April 202411
January 202412
December 202324
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20241
April 202429
March 20243
January 202439
December 202335
November 202335
October 202331

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 4FW 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. Cedar Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 4. Orme Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Sutton
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. The Quadrant
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cedar Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Sutton Court Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ambleside Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Homefield Park
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B2230
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Bank Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Lind Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Sutton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Greyhound Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Montana Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Carshalton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Langley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1