SHREWSBURY ROAD, SM5 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 1LT

SHREWSBURY ROAD, SM5 1LT, Sutton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This SM5 1LT 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 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 1LT, encompassing approximately 5771 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM5 1LT area, explore the SM5 1LT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SM5 1LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Assembly Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Blake Close with total crimes: 7
  • Linton Close with total crimes: 6

SHREWSBURY ROAD, SM5 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2817.65%
Anti-social behaviour73.4775.00%
Burglary51.21400.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.68-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour42.9533.33%
Vehicle crime20.69-71.43%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.62120.00%
Vehicle crime73.81133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-25.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.52-50.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-33.33%
Drugs30.690.00%
Public order30.5250.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.04500.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Other theft30.5250.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

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 offences126.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.080.00%
Public order50.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-69.23%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other theft20.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences168.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.77116.67%
Vehicle crime52.2566.67%
Other theft40.87300.00%
Public order30.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.390.00%
Robbery41.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202420
January 202417
December 202322
November 202310
October 202310
September 202312
August 202316
July 202324

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 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234
August 202313
July 20236

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 6 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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 2 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
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 1LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Assembly Walk
    Total7
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Blake Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Linton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Shrewsbury Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peony Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Buckhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Selby Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lark Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Agatha'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bisham Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Shap Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Batley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sibton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Alban'S Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1