LOWER ROAD, SM1 4QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM1 4QR

LOWER ROAD, SM1 4QR, Sutton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4QR 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 4QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4QR, encompassing approximately 8029 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM1 4QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keswick Close with total crimes: 6
  • Litchfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Benhill Avenue with total crimes: 4

LOWER ROAD, SM1 4QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.107.14%
Violence and sexual offences131.8718.18%
Public order51.620.00%
Other theft50.62400.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.741000.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.231700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.240.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.859.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.99166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.00100.00%
Vehicle crime60.7550.00%
Public order40.75100.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.6057.14%
Vehicle crime42.74100.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.37-25.00%
Other theft30.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.37-76.92%
Public order20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.4827.27%
Anti-social behaviour131.740.00%
Burglary41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Other theft40.50-20.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-33.33%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.620.00%
Other theft51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
May 20241
April 202418
February 20241
January 202424
December 202322
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 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 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Keswick Close
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Litchfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Benhill Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Waterloo Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cowper Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lower Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Clowser Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Harold Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Princes Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Erskine Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Godstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Thicket Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Constance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Avon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lind Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Warwick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Greyhound Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Montana Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Carshalton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Albert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1