SHOTT CLOSE, SM1 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4LQ

SHOTT CLOSE, SM1 4LQ, Sutton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4LQ, encompassing approximately 7462 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM1 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • Bank Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Benhill Avenue with total crimes: 4

SHOTT CLOSE, SM1 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.281500.00%
Public order72.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.30%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.912600.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.620.00%
Other theft51.340.00%
Shoplifting50.670.00%
Theft from the person40.670.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.1466.67%
Public order195.36171.43%
Anti-social behaviour162.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.14133.33%
Vehicle crime70.9475.00%
Shoplifting70.94-58.82%
Theft from the person50.94150.00%
Other theft30.67-62.50%
Drugs20.40100.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.45-7.69%
Shoplifting173.22466.67%
Other theft82.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.07-42.86%
Public order71.0716.67%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Drugs10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.3244.44%
Anti-social behaviour143.48-26.32%
Other theft81.88-11.11%
Public order61.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-66.67%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Shoplifting30.40-57.14%
Robbery30.4050.00%
Theft from the person20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.5226.67%
Violence and sexual offences182.55-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.41800.00%
Other theft91.21200.00%
Public order71.21250.00%
Shoplifting70.9416.67%
Vehicle crime40.94-20.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Robbery20.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Burglary20.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.350.00%
Burglary62.010.00%
Shoplifting60.800.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202410
January 202416
December 20238
November 202314
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
May 20241
April 202427
February 20241
January 202440
December 202324
November 202326
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20242
January 202419
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 202317
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total7
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bank Mews
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Benhill Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ivydene Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Thicket Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Harold Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Godstone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Oliver Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Warwick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Litchfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Throwley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sutton Court Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Manor Park Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Goossens Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Greyhound Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bishop'S Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Gauntlett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1