BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 5SL

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5SL, Sutton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.92 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5SL, encompassing approximately 5867 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SM2 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingswood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Westmoreland Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Sinclair Drive with total crimes: 1

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences43.92-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour40.6833.33%
Vehicle crime40.68300.00%
Burglary40.680.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.58160.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.87-16.67%
Burglary30.850.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-83.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.02-50.00%
Other theft41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.26-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0575.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.625.26%
Anti-social behaviour43.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68200.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
April 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingswood Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Westmoreland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sinclair Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chipstead Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Basinghall Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Egmont Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Walnut Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Christchurch Park
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Abbotsleigh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Tapestry Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Basildon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gatton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Mottistone Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Dunsbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nettlecombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Homeland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Drugs1