Overview of Crime in SM2 5LY
SM2 5LY, Sutton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5LY 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 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5LY, encompassing approximately 5266 residents.
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Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
- Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
- Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
- Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
SM2 5LY Crime Hotspots The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
- Holland Avenue with total crimes: 4
- Kingswood Drive with total crimes: 4
- Westmoreland Drive with total crimes: 2
Detailed Crime Data Analysis
Monthly Trends
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 5.32 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.71 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.57 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 4.94 | 350.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.42 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.38 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 2.47 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.76 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.57 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 4.94 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.90 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 4.56 | -12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.66 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.14 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 5.51 | 23.08% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.04 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.76 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.38 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 4.56 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.47 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
Crime by Type
A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
Crime by Location in September 2024
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM2 5LY postcode area is presented below.
- 1. Holland Avenue
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
- 2. Kingswood Drive
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
- 3. Westmoreland Drive
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 4. Yarbridge Close
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 5. Avenue Road
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
- 6. Hardegray Close
- 7. Sackville Road
- 8. Fowey Place
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 9. Sinclair Drive
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 10. Sports/Recreation Area
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
- 11. Chipstead Close
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
- 12. Basinghall Gardens
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 13. Abbotsleigh Close
- 14. Basildon Close
- 15. Gatton Close
- 16. Mottistone Grove
- 17. Dunsbury Close
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
- 18. Nettlecombe Close
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
- 19. Homeland Drive
- 20. Cotswold Road