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

Overview of Crime in SM1 4HG

BENHILL WOOD ROAD, SM1 4HG, Sutton has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.21 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4HG 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 4HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4HG, encompassing approximately 8269 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

SM1 4HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Lodge Place with total crimes: 8
  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 8

BENHILL WOOD ROAD, SM1 4HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.21-11.54%
Violence and sexual offences212.78-16.00%
Other theft112.54120.00%
Shoplifting111.33266.67%
Public order91.33350.00%
Drugs61.09500.00%
Vehicle crime50.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.60150.00%
Theft from the person40.600.00%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.142400.00%
Other theft53.020.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.77%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.073000.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.750.00%
Other theft101.330.00%
Drugs41.210.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Robbery40.480.00%
Theft from the person30.480.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
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 offences10.12-97.22%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.1824.14%
Anti-social behaviour214.35-8.70%
Public order102.54150.00%
Shoplifting101.2111.11%
Other theft71.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.85-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.8566.67%
Drugs30.60200.00%
Burglary30.36-25.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.49-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour233.51-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson92.7828.57%
Shoplifting91.09125.00%
Other theft61.09-64.71%
Burglary40.73-20.00%
Public order40.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Robbery20.24-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.15-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour244.3514.29%
Other theft172.9070.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.06-41.67%
Public order60.85-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.73100.00%
Burglary50.730.00%
Robbery50.6025.00%
Shoplifting40.60-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person20.24-66.67%
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 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.540.00%
Other theft101.450.00%
Shoplifting101.210.00%
Public order71.210.00%
Theft from the person60.850.00%
Robbery40.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
April 202411
January 202421
December 202323
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202425
May 20241
April 202431
February 20241
January 202436
December 202329
November 202336
October 202337

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 4HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    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. Brunswick Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    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. Elm Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Belsize Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakhill Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marshall'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Cressingham Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lower Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lewis Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gem Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Princes Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Dovercourt Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Milford Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Godstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Thicket Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Constance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Avon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Lind Road
    Total1
    Public order1