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

Overview of Crime in SM2 5BU

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BU, Sutton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM2 postcode area, which has experienced 127 crimes and a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM2 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5BU, encompassing approximately 7603 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM2 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Quadrant with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 4

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour102.100.00%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.87-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.84-44.44%
Burglary71.3275.00%
Other theft20.92-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.23-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences152.37-6.25%
Other theft61.9750.00%
Burglary40.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Public order20.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.2927.78%
Violence and sexual offences163.02-33.33%
Public order62.10200.00%
Other theft40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime40.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Burglary30.39-50.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.29-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.1620.00%
Burglary62.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.26100.00%
Other theft20.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-60.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 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 offences257.8931.58%
Anti-social behaviour153.29-11.76%
Vehicle crime51.97-28.57%
Other theft40.6633.33%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%
Public order10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.500.00%
Vehicle crime72.240.00%
Public order40.920.00%
Burglary40.530.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202414
January 202415
December 202316
November 202324
October 202325
September 202319

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202410
January 202418
December 202323
November 202318
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Quadrant
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Bridge Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Cedar Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Westmoreland Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Sutton
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Blackbush Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grange Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eastleigh Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bonchurch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Grampian Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Christchurch Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tapestry Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Cedar Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1