WEST STREET, SM5 2GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2GN

WEST STREET, SM5 2GN, Sutton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2GN 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 2GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2GN, encompassing approximately 3364 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 2GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • North Street with total crimes: 3
  • Langcroft Close with total crimes: 3

WEST STREET, SM5 2GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.860.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.540.00%
Shoplifting52.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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 order10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7866.67%
Public order31.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Shoplifting30.89-66.67%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.43800.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.32100.00%
Public order62.97100.00%
Vehicle crime41.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.62-37.50%
Burglary41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19100.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 2GN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Langcroft Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wynash Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. West Street Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hollymead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Rosefield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Upper Court Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old Swan Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Carshalton (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Coleridge Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Shorts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wallace Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1