DOWNS ROAD, SM2 5NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 5NR

DOWNS ROAD, SM2 5NR, Sutton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.79 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5NR 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 5NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5NR, encompassing approximately 2822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 5NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Brighton Road with total crimes: 4
  • California Close with total crimes: 3

DOWNS ROAD, SM2 5NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.13-25.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.31166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.83100.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.96-20.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 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 behaviour43.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5NR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brighton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. California Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bradley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Kings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Yarbridge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Station Approach
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sutton Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1