BENHILL WOOD ROAD, SM1 4HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4HE

BENHILL WOOD ROAD, SM1 4HE, Sutton has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.03 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4HE 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 4HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4HE, encompassing approximately 8318 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)

SM1 4HE 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 WOOD ROAD, SM1 4HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.03-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences243.01-7.69%
Shoplifting202.89185.71%
Public order132.40333.33%
Other theft131.5662.50%
Vehicle crime71.5675.00%
Drugs60.84100.00%
Theft from the person60.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7266.67%
Burglary30.600.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2710.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.252500.00%
Other theft83.130.00%
Shoplifting70.960.00%
Vehicle crime40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.97%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.223200.00%
Other theft123.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.440.00%
Shoplifting61.080.00%
Public order50.720.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Robbery40.480.00%
Theft from the person30.480.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other 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 offences10.12-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.3115.62%
Anti-social behaviour214.45-12.50%
Shoplifting122.52-25.00%
Public order111.44266.67%
Other theft81.32-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson70.96-22.22%
Theft from the person60.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.7266.67%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Burglary30.36-25.00%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Other crime20.240.00%
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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.859.09%
Shoplifting162.89128.57%
Other theft131.92-27.78%
Theft from the person101.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2012.50%
Burglary41.08-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-57.14%
Public order30.36-50.00%
Robbery30.36-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.352.56%
Anti-social behaviour224.814.76%
Other theft182.6480.00%
Theft from the person102.16-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.20-50.00%
Robbery80.96100.00%
Vehicle crime70.96133.33%
Shoplifting70.84-46.15%
Public order60.84-33.33%
Burglary50.7266.67%
Bicycle theft20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.520.00%
Theft from the person141.920.00%
Shoplifting131.680.00%
Other theft101.560.00%
Public order91.200.00%
Robbery41.080.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202427
April 20249
January 202421
December 202324
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
May 20241
April 202433
February 20241
January 202437
December 202332
November 202340
October 202339

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 20246
January 202412
December 202316
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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 4HE 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. Oakhill Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marshall'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Cressingham Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lower Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lewis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gem Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Manor Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Princes Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Dovercourt Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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