OLD BARN CLOSE, SM2 7BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 7BH

OLD BARN CLOSE, SM2 7BH, Sutton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.71 per 1,000 population. This SM2 7BH 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 7BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 7BH, encompassing approximately 1243 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

SM2 7BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 2

OLD BARN CLOSE, SM2 7BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.7130.00%
Vehicle crime510.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.02-62.50%
Drugs22.410.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.30900.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.040.00%
Burglary36.430.00%
Bicycle theft22.41100.00%
Robbery11.610.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.220.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft310.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.610.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft11.610.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.69166.67%
Vehicle crime66.43500.00%
Robbery24.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other theft11.61-66.67%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In December 2023, 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 theft312.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.410.00%
Burglary32.41200.00%
Shoplifting22.41100.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-85.71%
Public order10.80-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.08250.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4150.00%
Public order32.41200.00%
Robbery12.410.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.80-75.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary412.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM2 7BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. The Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Burdon Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Champneys Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Scotsdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dallas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tabor Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1