THE HIGHWAY, SM2 5QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 5QS

THE HIGHWAY, SM2 5QS, Sutton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.88 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5QS 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 5QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5QS, encompassing approximately 2577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 5QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Basinghall Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Cheviot Close with total crimes: 1
  • Basildon Close with total crimes: 1

THE HIGHWAY, SM2 5QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.160.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.33100.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.10200.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.10-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In October 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 offences53.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Basinghall Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cheviot Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Basildon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gatton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Mottistone Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Dunsbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nettlecombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Homeland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Bawtree Close
    Total1
    Other theft1