ASH CLOSE, SM5 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2AJ

ASH CLOSE, SM5 2AJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.55 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2AJ, encompassing approximately 6751 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SM5 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denyer Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sweetbriar Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Nightingale Road with total crimes: 2

ASH CLOSE, SM5 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order63.5520.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.89-80.00%
Vehicle crime40.74-50.00%
Other theft30.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.96108.33%
Vehicle crime83.700.00%
Other theft51.18400.00%
Public order50.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In December 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 offences123.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.780.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.81-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.1825.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.307.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.22100.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.15-33.33%
Burglary32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44200.00%
Public order30.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.11-54.55%
Vehicle crime20.74-66.67%
Other theft20.300.00%
Public order20.30100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.630.00%
Vehicle crime61.330.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202425
December 202312
November 20238
October 202315
September 202314
August 202321
July 20239

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232
August 20235
July 202311

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 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
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Denyer Close
    Total6
    Public order5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sweetbriar Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Endale Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Culvers Retreat
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Otter Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Johnson'S Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Home Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Buckhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Corbet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Groveside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Green Wrythe Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1