WESTCROFT ROAD, SM5 2AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2AU

WESTCROFT ROAD, SM5 2AU, Sutton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2AU, encompassing approximately 3095 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SM5 2AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alcester Road with total crimes: 6
  • Danbury Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Wallington Corner with total crimes: 3

WESTCROFT ROAD, SM5 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9823.08%
Anti-social behaviour75.17-12.50%
Public order72.26600.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0562.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.2033.33%
Vehicle crime22.58-66.67%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.98-65.22%
Vehicle crime62.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.94-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.94100.00%
Robbery21.94-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.51155.56%
Criminal damage and arson87.4360.00%
Robbery32.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.60-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences93.23-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson52.91-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.6233.33%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Other theft30.97-40.00%
Burglary30.97-25.00%
Robbery10.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.0021.43%
Anti-social behaviour115.49-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.5580.00%
Public order62.9150.00%
Other theft51.9425.00%
Burglary41.6233.33%
Vehicle crime31.29-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Shoplifting30.97-25.00%
Robbery20.97-50.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.850.00%
Vehicle crime74.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.260.00%
Other theft41.620.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Robbery41.290.00%
Shoplifting41.290.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202413
January 20248
December 202323
November 20239
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Alcester Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Danbury Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wallington Corner
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Scawen Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 5. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Grove Mill Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Papermill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parkgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parkfields Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Arcadia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Caledon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Brookside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1