LIMES AVENUE, SM5 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2AF

LIMES AVENUE, SM5 2AF, Sutton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2AF, encompassing approximately 7408 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SM5 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

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

LIMES AVENUE, SM5 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.32-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.62150.00%
Public order50.67150.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-50.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.1369.23%
Vehicle crime62.97500.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.27-50.00%
Public order20.27-33.33%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.648.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.7533.33%
Public order30.5450.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Public order20.27100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.91-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour51.62150.00%
Vehicle crime40.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Public order10.13-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.37-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.27100.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Public order20.27100.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.24-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-87.50%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.620.00%
Vehicle crime81.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 202422
December 202313
November 202312
October 202312
September 202313
August 202324
July 202312

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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20238

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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 4 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
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

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 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blake Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Denyer Close
    Total6
    Public order5
    Other crime1
  • 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. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Home Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Welhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Groveside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Green Wrythe Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1