SM5 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2EJ

SM5 2EJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2EJ, encompassing approximately 4935 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denmark Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Dover Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3

SM5 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.650.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.030.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.41-80.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.5246.15%
Vehicle crime73.85133.33%
Other theft51.4266.67%
Public order51.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.63100.00%
Public order40.81-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.6150.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order118.10175.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.23-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.0360.00%
Other theft41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.717.69%
Anti-social behaviour52.84-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.0125.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Other theft30.61200.00%
Robbery30.6150.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-83.33%

In September 2023, 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 offences138.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.630.00%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202410
January 202419
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Denmark Gardens
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Dover Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Langcroft Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wrythe Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Grove Mill Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Papermill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hollymead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Arcadia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carshalton (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Wrythe Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Jay Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Shepley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Dale Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Home Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. William Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Nutfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1