SM5 1AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 1AL

SM5 1AL, Sutton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This SM5 1AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.02 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM5 1AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 1AL, encompassing approximately 3190 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-59.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SM5 1AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tweeddale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Titchfield Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Lovett Drive with total crimes: 2

SM5 1AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.78-59.09%
Violence and sexual offences82.82-27.27%
Other theft32.51-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-50.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.6746.67%
Violence and sexual offences116.90-38.89%
Vehicle crime63.4520.00%
Other theft51.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57-40.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.3638.46%
Anti-social behaviour155.640.00%
Vehicle crime54.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5725.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.5436.36%
Violence and sexual offences134.70-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson44.08100.00%
Other theft31.25-72.73%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.020.00%
Other theft113.45450.00%
Public order23.450.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.3422.22%
Violence and sexual offences83.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.51300.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Public order20.63-60.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.8480.00%
Public order52.82150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.57-73.33%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-80.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 202422
December 202315
November 202315
October 202311
September 202311
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 202411
December 202318
November 202313
October 202316
September 20238
August 20234
July 202315

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 1AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tweeddale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Titchfield Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Lovett Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bolton Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Montacute Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beadlow Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Newminster Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Revesby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Byland Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Bishopsford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Middleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Muchelney Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alphabet Gardens
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Merevale Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Neath Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Stavordale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Paisley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1