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

Overview of Crime in SM2 5QD

DOWNS ROAD, SM2 5QD, Sutton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5QD 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 5QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5QD, encompassing approximately 1299 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 5QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furzedown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Prison with total crimes: 2
  • Hospital with total crimes: 1

DOWNS ROAD, SM2 5QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.310.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3150.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.310.00%
Other crime11.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.31100.00%
Other crime11.540.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.54100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.77166.67%
Vehicle crime26.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.8550.00%
Other theft12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54100.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In October 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-50.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Furzedown Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Prison
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hospital
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Bawtree Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sutton Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. High Down Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pine Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1