SM5 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 1LJ

SM5 1LJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This SM5 1LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM5 postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM5 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 1LJ, encompassing approximately 7071 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Titchfield Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Peterborough Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sawtry Close with total crimes: 3

SM5 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.081800.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.840.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.51-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour112.6922.22%
Burglary41.56300.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Public order30.42200.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.2161.54%
Anti-social behaviour92.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime71.2775.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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 behaviour156.367.14%
Violence and sexual offences132.12-7.14%
Vehicle crime41.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-33.33%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Other theft20.28-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.657.69%
Anti-social behaviour141.9855.56%
Criminal damage and arson61.98200.00%
Vehicle crime40.85-20.00%
Public order40.5733.33%
Other theft30.5750.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.840.00%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
May 20241
April 202419
January 202424
December 202321
November 202313
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202315
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Titchfield Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Peterborough Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sawtry Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winchcombe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blake Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Agatha'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pharaoh Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Sherborne Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waltham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Alban'S Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lark Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Shap Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Miller Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Linton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shrewsbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Tavern Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Stoneleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Torre Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Assembly Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bramblewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1