THE LEEWAYS, SM3 8QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM3 8QA

THE LEEWAYS, SM3 8QA, Sutton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.02 per 1,000 population. This SM3 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 8QA, encompassing approximately 2525 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM3 8QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Quarry Park Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 2

THE LEEWAYS, SM3 8QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.02125.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.1337.50%
Vehicle crime44.360.00%
Other theft41.58300.00%
Drugs31.58200.00%
Burglary11.19-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.170.00%
Burglary73.170.00%
Bicycle theft12.770.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.730.00%
Other theft41.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 theft10.790.00%
Other theft10.40-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.29450.00%
Other theft64.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.38200.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.52100.00%
Burglary32.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson68.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3866.67%
Other theft31.98-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19100.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.500.00%
Burglary31.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-50.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Public order20.79-75.00%
Drugs10.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-90.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.250.00%
Public order83.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.170.00%
Other theft42.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20238

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Quarry Park Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Tudor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Fieldsend Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Scotsdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cheam Park Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Church Farm Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cookes Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Stafford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Dallas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Tabor Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Revell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Fairholme Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1