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

Overview of Crime in SM5 1PD

BUCKHURST AVENUE, SM5 1PD, Sutton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This SM5 1PD 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 1PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 1PD, encompassing approximately 4630 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SM5 1PD 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
  • Shrewsbury Road with total crimes: 5

BUCKHURST AVENUE, SM5 1PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.37-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour94.7528.57%
Other theft51.94150.00%
Vehicle crime41.080.00%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.1562.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.6175.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.130.00%
Vehicle crime63.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-60.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5623.08%
Criminal damage and arson53.46-16.67%
Public order41.0833.33%
Drugs30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.65-25.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.99-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.81100.00%
Other theft51.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-40.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.21-15.79%
Vehicle crime53.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1911.45-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour134.100.00%
Vehicle crime52.81-50.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-55.56%
Public order30.86-50.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.690.00%
Vehicle crime102.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.160.00%
Public order61.940.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202422
January 202426
December 202316
November 202316
October 202313
September 202316
August 202319
July 202331

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 202313
July 202313

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

MonthCount
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20235
July 202310

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
July 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

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

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 1PD 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. Shrewsbury Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sweetbriar Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peony Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Culvers Retreat
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Otter Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Buckhurst Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. New Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Seymour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Wolseley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lark Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Agatha'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bisham Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Shap Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Batley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Orchard Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mullards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Tatton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Alban'S Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1