FORGE LANE, SM3 8SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM3 8SN

FORGE LANE, SM3 8SN, Sutton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.92 per 1,000 population. This SM3 8SN 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 8SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 8SN, encompassing approximately 1947 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

SM3 8SN Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2

FORGE LANE, SM3 8SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.9250.00%
Vehicle crime57.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57-55.56%
Drugs32.050.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.84900.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.130.00%
Burglary34.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.54100.00%
Robbery11.030.00%

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 theft11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.510.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 theft11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.78233.33%
Vehicle crime35.13200.00%
Robbery21.540.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.51-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.73200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.540.00%
Burglary31.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-40.00%
Shoplifting21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.57150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.57200.00%
Public order31.5450.00%
Robbery11.540.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-33.33%
Public order21.03-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-60.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-80.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order915.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.570.00%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20241
April 20242
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8SN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Vehicle crime3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Broadway
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Champneys Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Scotsdale Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Forge Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cheam Park Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Church Farm Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Stafford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dallas Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tabor Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1