LEITH TOWERS, SM2 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 5BY

LEITH TOWERS, SM2 5BY, Sutton has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5BY, encompassing approximately 7274 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM2 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 9
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 8
  • Sutton with total crimes: 6

LEITH TOWERS, SM2 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour277.97145.45%
Violence and sexual offences103.71-44.44%
Public order61.37200.00%
Vehicle crime40.82100.00%
Theft from the person30.5550.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-75.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.771700.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.470.00%
Other theft41.51300.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 person20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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 theft20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.77466.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.340.00%
Burglary61.370.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Other theft10.140.00%

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
Drugs61.92500.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.82-80.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.14-83.33%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

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 behaviour187.70-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences152.470.00%
Other theft62.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Public order30.41-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Robbery20.27100.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.3927.78%
Violence and sexual offences153.16-34.78%
Public order72.06133.33%
Vehicle crime40.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-25.00%
Burglary30.41-50.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.1620.00%
Burglary62.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82300.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Public order30.55-25.00%
Shoplifting30.41200.00%
Robbery30.4150.00%
Other theft20.41-60.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-80.00%

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 offences238.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.160.00%
Vehicle crime52.060.00%
Other theft50.690.00%
Public order40.690.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202411
April 202410
January 202418
December 202323
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 20241
April 202417
March 20243
January 202415
December 202315
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20246
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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
September 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 5BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cedar Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Bridge Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 3. Sutton
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. The Quadrant
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cedar Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Worcester Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Ambleside Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Westmoreland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Egmont Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Walnut Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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