WATERMEAD LANE, SM5 1HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 1HZ

WATERMEAD LANE, SM5 1HZ, Sutton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This SM5 1HZ 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 1HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 1HZ, encompassing approximately 1559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SM5 1HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shrewsbury Road with total crimes: 5
  • Peony Drive with total crimes: 3

WATERMEAD LANE, SM5 1HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.47-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.49150.00%
Vehicle crime43.21100.00%
Burglary32.560.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.1145.45%
Anti-social behaviour210.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-60.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.950.00%
Vehicle crime57.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.3983.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.05-20.00%
Drugs32.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Public order21.28-50.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8566.67%
Public order43.2133.33%
Other theft32.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-80.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.9520.00%
Vehicle crime57.6925.00%
Public order33.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1019.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.41125.00%
Vehicle crime45.77100.00%
Public order22.560.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.850.00%
Drugs22.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202416
December 202311
November 202311
October 20236
September 202312
August 202310
July 202315

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Linton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shrewsbury Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Peony Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Beck Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Batley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mill Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1