SM1 4LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4LA

SM1 4LA, Sutton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.83 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM1 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM1 4LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4LA, encompassing approximately 1753 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM1 4LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Wynash Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • West Street Lane with total crimes: 2

SM1 4LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.830.00%
Shoplifting35.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.280.00%
Other theft22.280.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.140.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.56100.00%
Shoplifting33.42-66.67%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.69800.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.13-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.12800.00%
Public order35.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.570.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.4150.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Public order21.71-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-85.71%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.990.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wynash Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. West Street Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rosefield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Upper Court Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Swan Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Carshalton (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Coleridge Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shorts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cowper Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wallace Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1