DOWNSIDE ROAD, SM2 5HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 5HR

DOWNSIDE ROAD, SM2 5HR, Sutton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5HR 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 5HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5HR, encompassing approximately 1563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 5HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willis Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Harrow Road with total crimes: 1

DOWNSIDE ROAD, SM2 5HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.84-50.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-83.33%
Burglary10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.84300.00%
Vehicle crime32.5650.00%
Burglary11.92-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.76100.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.04300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.56-50.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.68500.00%
Vehicle crime23.840.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Willis Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Harrow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Downside Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beeches Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carshalton Beeches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1