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

Overview of Crime in SM2 5BX

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BX, Sutton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5BX, encompassing approximately 7613 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SM2 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sutton with total crimes: 6
  • The Quadrant with total crimes: 5

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour216.30250.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.05100.00%
Public order30.53200.00%
Theft from the person30.39200.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.6053.85%
Anti-social behaviour62.63-14.29%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
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 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.948.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.71-46.15%
Burglary60.9250.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.17-40.91%
Violence and sexual offences121.71-7.69%
Other theft61.5850.00%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Public order20.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.4937.50%
Violence and sexual offences132.89-38.10%
Public order61.71200.00%
Other theft40.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.39200.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Burglary20.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.49-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour162.766.67%
Burglary62.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.26100.00%
Other theft20.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.4935.29%
Anti-social behaviour153.020.00%
Vehicle crime51.970.00%
Other theft40.6633.33%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.260.00%
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%
Robbery10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.230.00%
Vehicle crime51.970.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20246
April 20247
January 202413
December 202322
November 202316
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202420
April 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 202321
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 2. Sutton
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. The Quadrant
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cedar Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ambleside Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Worcester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Westmoreland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Egmont Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Walnut Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Grampian Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Christchurch Park
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Abbotsleigh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Tapestry Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Public order1