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

Overview of Crime in SM1 4QW

LOWER ROAD, SM1 4QW, Sutton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This SM1 4QW 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 4QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM1 4QW, encompassing approximately 8350 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SM1 4QW 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 4QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.3011.76%
Violence and sexual offences162.2845.45%
Public order81.92700.00%
Other theft60.96500.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Drugs40.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour174.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.041000.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.120.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.951800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.280.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
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 offences10.12-96.55%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.1452.63%
Anti-social behaviour113.4757.14%
Public order81.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9650.00%
Vehicle crime60.7250.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Vehicle crime40.4833.33%
Other theft30.48-40.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.4772.73%
Anti-social behaviour142.28-6.67%
Other theft51.680.00%
Burglary40.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Other theft50.720.00%
Shoplifting40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
April 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 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 20233
October 20233

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
May 20241
April 202419
February 20241
January 202429
December 202319
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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 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 20242
August 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM1 4QW 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. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Throwley Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Waterloo Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lenham Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cowper Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Thicket Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Broadway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lower Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Manor Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Clowser Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Shott Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Harold Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Princes Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Milford Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Godstone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Thicket Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Montpelier Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Constance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Avon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Lind Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Warwick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Greyhound Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Montana Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Carshalton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1