WORDSWORTH DRIVE, SM3 8HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM3 8HE

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, SM3 8HE, Sutton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population. This SM3 8HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM3 postcode area, which has experienced 103 crimes and a crime rate of 4.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM3 8HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 8HE, encompassing approximately 3230 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM3 8HE area, explore the SM3 8HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

SM3 8HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somerset Close with total crimes: 5
  • Killester Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Priory Crescent with total crimes: 1

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, SM3 8HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.02133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.79200.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.310.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.55300.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.26100.00%
Public order41.86100.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-83.33%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.720.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 202312

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM3 8HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Somerset Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Killester Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Priory Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Carmel Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. D'Arcy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kenley Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leicester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ashmere Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1