SM3 8QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM3 8QJ

SM3 8QJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.30 per 1,000 population. This SM3 8QJ 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 8QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 8QJ, encompassing approximately 2927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM3 8QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 2
  • Fieldsend Road with total crimes: 2

SM3 8QJ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.15-25.00%
Drugs32.05200.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Burglary11.02-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary129.911100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.73100.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.47-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.83700.00%
Other theft62.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.780.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.51-33.33%
Other theft41.370.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.730.00%
Public order52.050.00%
Other theft41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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