THE RIDGWAY, SM2 5JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 5JY

THE RIDGWAY, SM2 5JY, Sutton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5JY 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 5JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5JY, encompassing approximately 4385 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 5JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 9
  • Ambleside Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Albion Road with total crimes: 3

THE RIDGWAY, SM2 5JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8275.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.65-27.27%
Drugs31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7083.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3733.33%
Public order30.91200.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.510.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

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
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cedar Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Ambleside Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Albion Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Willis Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Grampian Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Langley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Albert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Downside Road
    Total1
    Public order1