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

Overview of Crime in SM5 1LZ

SHREWSBURY ROAD, SM5 1LZ, Sutton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population. This SM5 1LZ 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 1LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 1LZ, encompassing approximately 4854 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SM5 1LZ 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 1LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.626.25%
Anti-social behaviour73.50250.00%
Burglary41.44300.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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 offences165.15-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour23.30-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.6270.00%
Vehicle crime63.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-37.50%
Public order31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0042.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-20.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.6250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.24400.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Other theft30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.800.00%
Vehicle crime52.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-73.33%
Public order30.820.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.06150.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.09-30.00%
Other theft42.88300.00%
Vehicle crime40.82300.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.270.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 202416
December 202317
November 202310
October 20237
September 202314
August 202314
July 202320

A total of 8 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
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234
August 202315
July 20236

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231
July 202311

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
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 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
November 20232
October 20231
August 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 1LZ 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. Selby Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lark Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Agatha'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Batley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Revesby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pipewell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sibton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St Alban'S Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1