SM5 1SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 1SL

SM5 1SL, Sutton has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.21 per 1,000 population. This SM5 1SL 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 1SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 1SL, encompassing approximately 4785 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-94.44% decrease)

SM5 1SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waltham Road with total crimes: 1

SM5 1SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.61-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour133.76-18.75%
Public order52.72-16.67%
Other theft21.04-50.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Robbery20.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.3041.67%
Anti-social behaviour167.1014.29%
Criminal damage and arson93.3480.00%
Public order61.8820.00%
Other theft41.25100.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour145.017.69%
Criminal damage and arson52.9325.00%
Public order51.04150.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.24-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour133.76-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.7233.33%
Other theft30.84-50.00%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2843.75%
Anti-social behaviour164.8145.45%
Other theft63.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-40.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.19-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour113.3410.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.30400.00%
Vehicle crime41.04300.00%
Public order30.84-40.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Robbery10.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.9742.86%
Public order52.0925.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.970.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Robbery30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 202418
January 202434
December 202324
November 202318
October 202323
September 202316
August 202319
July 202319

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202413
January 202416
December 202314
November 202313
October 202316
September 202311
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in May 2024

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

  • 1. Waltham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1