SM5 2FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2FS

SM5 2FS, Sutton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2FS 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 2FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2FS, encompassing approximately 3996 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SM5 2FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arlington Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Culvers Retreat with total crimes: 3
  • Tatton Close with total crimes: 3

SM5 2FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0020.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.269.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.0025.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.51-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.75-66.67%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-87.50%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.0142.86%
Anti-social behaviour125.0050.00%
Vehicle crime83.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0020.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5127.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.0066.67%
Vehicle crime21.25-33.33%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.01-50.00%
Burglary62.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5020.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.500.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 202411
January 202420
December 202314
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arlington Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Culvers Retreat
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Tatton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Culvers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Millside
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sweetbriar Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Holly Tree Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Elm Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Corbet Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Silk Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Nightingale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. River Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Endale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Rossignol Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Mill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Merino Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Thread Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Eindhoven Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1