BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 5AJ

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5AJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.09 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM2 postcode area, which has experienced 156 crimes and a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM2 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5AJ, encompassing approximately 5617 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM2 5AJ area, explore the SM2 5AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 9
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 8

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.0986.67%
Violence and sexual offences254.9813.64%
Shoplifting104.450.00%
Public order81.78-33.33%
Other theft71.42133.33%
Theft from the person61.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0766.67%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.572100.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.920.00%
Public order122.670.00%
Theft from the person42.14100.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.18-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.38933.33%
Anti-social behaviour195.520.00%
Burglary93.380.00%
Shoplifting71.600.00%
Other theft61.25500.00%
Theft from the person51.070.00%
Public order40.89100.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft30.53200.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Drugs10.36-83.33%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs62.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-90.62%
Public order20.53-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-91.67%
Robbery10.18-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.4314.29%
Anti-social behaviour265.700.00%
Public order144.6327.27%
Other theft122.4950.00%
Shoplifting92.14-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.60100.00%
Burglary51.4266.67%
Robbery50.89150.00%
Theft from the person50.8966.67%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Drugs40.71300.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.05-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour264.9830.00%
Shoplifting164.63100.00%
Public order112.8537.50%
Other theft81.96-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.7133.33%
Theft from the person30.71-57.14%
Burglary30.53-57.14%
Robbery20.53-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.18-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.433.23%
Anti-social behaviour205.70-16.67%
Other theft183.5650.00%
Shoplifting83.2033.33%
Public order81.42-46.67%
Robbery81.42100.00%
Burglary71.42133.33%
Theft from the person71.25133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.250.00%
Drugs51.07400.00%
Bicycle theft30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.520.00%
Public order154.270.00%
Other theft122.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.140.00%
Shoplifting61.070.00%
Vehicle crime51.070.00%
Robbery40.890.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202415
April 202419
January 202426
December 202326
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 20241
April 202431
March 20243
January 202432
December 202328
November 202332
October 202331

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 20244
March 20242
January 202414
December 202311
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 202412
December 20238
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202316
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM2 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cedar Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 4. Orme Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Sutton
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. The Quadrant
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cedar Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sutton Court Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ambleside Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Worcester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Homefield Park
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. B2230
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Throwley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Bank Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Walnut Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Christchurch Park
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Sutton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Langley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1