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

Overview of Crime in SM1 4HQ

BENHILL WOOD ROAD, SM1 4HQ, Sutton has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4HQ 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 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4HQ, encompassing approximately 8277 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

SM1 4HQ 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 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.56-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences212.90-19.23%
Other theft112.54120.00%
Shoplifting111.33266.67%
Public order101.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2150.00%
Drugs60.72200.00%
Vehicle crime50.7225.00%
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 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.382500.00%
Other theft53.140.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.183100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.870.00%
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 offences10.12-97.30%

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 offences3714.0123.33%
Anti-social behaviour214.47-8.70%
Public order112.54120.00%
Shoplifting101.3311.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.21-10.00%
Vehicle crime81.09166.67%
Other theft70.9716.67%
Drugs30.85200.00%
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 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.84-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour233.62-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.7825.00%
Shoplifting91.21125.00%
Other theft61.09-64.71%
Public order50.72-16.67%
Burglary40.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Robbery20.24-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.594.17%
Other theft173.0270.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.05-33.33%
Burglary60.970.00%
Public order60.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.72100.00%
Robbery50.720.00%
Shoplifting40.60-60.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-33.33%
Theft from the person20.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.900.00%
Other theft101.450.00%
Shoplifting101.210.00%
Public order81.210.00%
Theft from the person60.970.00%
Robbery50.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20243
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202428
April 202411
January 202421
December 202323
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202426
May 20241
April 202432
February 20241
January 202437
December 202330
November 202338
October 202338

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 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

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 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20235

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 4HQ 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. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Princes Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Erskine Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Dovercourt Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Milford Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Godstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Thicket Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Constance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1