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

Overview of Crime in SM3 8HJ

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, SM3 8HJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This SM3 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 8HJ, encompassing approximately 2306 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM3 8HJ 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 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.50700.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.810.00%
Burglary23.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.470.00%
Burglary32.17200.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.54-73.33%
Other theft31.73-25.00%
Theft from the person31.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Bicycle theft21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Public order10.87-83.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.74114.29%
Public order66.50200.00%
Other theft42.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Robbery11.30-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.01-47.06%
Vehicle crime73.90133.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.0416.67%
Public order23.04-33.33%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.370.00%
Other theft32.600.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 202315
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM3 8HJ 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Senhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kenley Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leicester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1