LONDON ROAD, SM3 8HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM3 8HW

LONDON ROAD, SM3 8HW, Sutton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This SM3 8HW 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 8HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 8HW, encompassing approximately 2721 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM3 8HW area, explore the SM3 8HW 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 (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SM3 8HW 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
  • Wrayfield Road with total crimes: 1

LONDON ROAD, SM3 8HW 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.61250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.3528.57%
Vehicle crime43.3133.33%
Public order21.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-66.67%
Burglary10.73-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.29250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.570.00%
Burglary52.20400.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.19-60.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Theft from the person31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Public order10.73-80.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.51-50.00%
Public order51.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84100.00%
Drugs31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-57.14%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.23-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences93.6750.00%
Vehicle crime73.31-12.50%
Public order22.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.430.00%
Vehicle crime86.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.940.00%
Public order42.200.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 202315
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Somerset Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Priory Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Wrayfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Carmel Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. D'Arcy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Esher Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Courtenay Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lavender Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trent Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Senhouse Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kenley Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leicester Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1