SM5 2AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2AS

SM5 2AS, Sutton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2AS 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 2AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2AS, encompassing approximately 5224 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM5 2AS area, explore the SM5 2AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 2AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrythe Green with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Close with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

SM5 2AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.98233.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.91125.00%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Public order10.19-80.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order54.02-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.77-83.33%
Other theft20.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.38-85.71%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9563.64%
Public order83.45100.00%
Shoplifting71.53-22.22%
Other theft61.3420.00%
Vehicle crime51.15400.00%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-80.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4222.22%
Shoplifting92.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1566.67%
Other theft50.9666.67%
Public order40.96-33.33%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.72100.00%
Public order61.15100.00%
Other theft31.15-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9550.00%
Other theft82.87166.67%
Shoplifting61.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.15500.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Robbery30.57200.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.5750.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.910.00%
Shoplifting71.530.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20243
January 202418
December 202311
November 20239
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wrythe Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Ash Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Royston Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Wrythe Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wrythe Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Jay Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Home Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Fellowes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brooklyn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bullrush Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Muschamp Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rushy Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. William Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Nutfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Brookfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1