WALTHAM ROAD, SM5 1PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 1PL

WALTHAM ROAD, SM5 1PL, Sutton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.63 per 1,000 population. This SM5 1PL 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 1PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 1PL, encompassing approximately 7713 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM5 1PL area, explore the SM5 1PL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SM5 1PL area, visit the SM5 1PL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 1PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchcombe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Blake Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wigmore Road with total crimes: 3

WALTHAM ROAD, SM5 1PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173.631600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-93.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.28-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour61.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-40.00%
Public order30.39-50.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.7827.27%
Criminal damage and arson63.63500.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.7850.00%
Public order60.7850.00%
Vehicle crime50.78150.00%
Other theft50.65150.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.1937.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.8533.33%
Public order40.52300.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Other theft20.26100.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.150.00%
Burglary32.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.1545.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.0766.67%
Vehicle crime40.6533.33%
Other theft40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
May 20241
April 202415
January 202428
December 202322
November 202316
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 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 1PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winchcombe Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blake Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wigmore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. St Agatha'S Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Waltham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lark Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Shap Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tewkesbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Titchfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Torre Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Assembly Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bramblewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Welhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Muschamp Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1