VIOLET CLOSE, SM3 9LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM3 9LT

VIOLET CLOSE, SM3 9LT, Sutton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This SM3 9LT 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 9LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM3 9LT, encompassing approximately 3735 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)

SM3 9LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbourne Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Trafalgar Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dunster Avenue with total crimes: 2

VIOLET CLOSE, SM3 9LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.69-43.75%
Vehicle crime62.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.28333.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.480.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.94-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.34-57.14%
Public order20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.43133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.87-60.00%
Other theft31.61-25.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.02-20.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-25.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8980.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.34-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.760.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Burglary41.340.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20233

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202315
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westbourne Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Trafalgar Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Dunster Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Haslam Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stonecot Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kimpton Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Minden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hamilton Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Watson Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Beechmore Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Handside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Creston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Salcombe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dudley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Violet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fir Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1