SM3 9DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM3 9DW

SM3 9DW, Sutton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.75 per 1,000 population. This SM3 9DW 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 9DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 9DW, encompassing approximately 2383 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM3 9DW area, explore the SM3 9DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM3 9DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Stanton Close with total crimes: 3

SM3 9DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.20-30.00%
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.29150.00%
Other theft34.20-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1210.49500.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.68-40.00%
Public order11.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.29-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.10-50.00%
Other theft21.68-33.33%
Public order20.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime810.49166.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.36-46.67%
Other theft33.360.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.5987.50%
Vehicle crime36.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2650.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In October 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 offences810.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.360.00%
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 202412
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM3 9DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stanton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Alpha Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Dorking Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stonecot Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Watson Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Beechmore Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Covey Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1