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

Overview of Crime in SM3 8HF

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, SM3 8HF, Sutton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.16 per 1,000 population. This SM3 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 8HF, encompassing approximately 3478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

SM3 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somerset Close with total crimes: 5
  • Priory Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Carmel Close with total crimes: 1

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, SM3 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.460.00%
Burglary42.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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 behaviour54.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.44300.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.89133.33%
Public order52.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 crime43.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-84.62%
Public order20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.740.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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