BUCKHURST AVENUE, SM5 1NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 1NZ

BUCKHURST AVENUE, SM5 1NZ, Sutton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This SM5 1NZ 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 1NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 1NZ, encompassing approximately 5995 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SM5 1NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blake Close with total crimes: 7
  • Linton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sweetbriar Avenue with total crimes: 3

BUCKHURST AVENUE, SM5 1NZ 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.84-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour82.84100.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-50.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.0184.62%
Vehicle crime64.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft20.33100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0044.44%
Anti-social behaviour62.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.67-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.67-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0033.33%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.34100.00%
Public order40.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-25.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-81.82%
Drugs20.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.17-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83-42.86%
Other theft30.67200.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-77.78%
Public order20.33-60.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.000.00%
Vehicle crime91.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.500.00%
Public order51.170.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202417
January 202424
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313
September 202314
August 202321
July 202324

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232
August 202311
July 202311

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

MonthCount
April 20241
July 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20235

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Blake Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Linton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Sweetbriar Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Culvers Retreat
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Otter Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buckhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Mullards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tatton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Alban'S Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Green Wrythe Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1