SM5 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2AW

SM5 2AW, Sutton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM5 postcode area, which has experienced 264 crimes and a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM5 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2AW, encompassing approximately 6182 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SM5 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jay Mews with total crimes: 13
  • Fellowes Road with total crimes: 6
  • Woburn Road with total crimes: 4

SM5 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.091200.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9414.29%
Vehicle crime41.29100.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Public order30.49200.00%
Burglary30.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.94133.33%
Vehicle crime21.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.16-80.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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 order53.40-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.81-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.49-86.96%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other theft20.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-83.33%
Other crime10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.2253.33%
Public order83.7260.00%
Vehicle crime71.29600.00%
Other theft61.130.00%
Shoplifting60.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7615.38%
Shoplifting92.43200.00%
Other theft61.46100.00%
Public order50.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.81-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.31-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour62.10200.00%
Public order60.97200.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-57.14%
Other theft30.49-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.4950.00%
Shoplifting30.49-40.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7654.55%
Other theft82.75166.67%
Vehicle crime71.29600.00%
Shoplifting51.13-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.780.00%
Shoplifting60.970.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Other theft30.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 20243
January 202423
December 202315
November 202313
October 202317
September 202311

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jay Mews
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Fellowes Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woburn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. William Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arlington Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nutfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Culvers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wrythe Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wrythe Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Almond Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Welhouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Marfleet Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Byne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Farmington Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Rushy Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St James Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1