SM1 4LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4LX

SM1 4LX, Sutton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4LX 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 4LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4LX, encompassing approximately 5049 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM1 4LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cowper Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

SM1 4LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.39-25.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.20-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.58-81.25%
Shoplifting30.59-40.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.741500.00%
Shoplifting53.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9236.36%
Anti-social behaviour92.97350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.78150.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Shoplifting30.59-66.67%
Public order20.590.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.34120.00%
Shoplifting92.18800.00%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-75.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.16-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences51.580.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.78-44.44%
Shoplifting50.9966.67%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.950.00%
Vehicle crime51.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202416
February 20241
January 202415
December 202311
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waterloo Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cowper Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lower Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Corrib Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harold Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lind Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Montana Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carshalton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Albert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harrow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1