ROCHESTER ROAD, SM5 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2LB

ROCHESTER ROAD, SM5 2LB, Sutton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.19 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2LB, encompassing approximately 4103 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 2LB 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

ROCHESTER ROAD, SM5 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.630.00%
Public order44.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.680.00%
Bicycle theft21.710.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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 order10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences119.50-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour62.68100.00%
Vehicle crime51.4666.67%
Other theft41.2233.33%
Burglary30.970.00%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.9066.67%
Public order41.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.48-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour112.92-8.33%
Public order62.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-50.00%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Bicycle theft20.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.49-75.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.6054.55%
Anti-social behaviour124.140.00%
Public order62.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4620.00%
Other theft51.46150.00%
Burglary41.22300.00%
Bicycle theft40.970.00%
Shoplifting40.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-66.67%
Robbery20.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.920.00%
Vehicle crime62.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Shoplifting51.220.00%
Robbery41.220.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 202311
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202411
January 202411
December 202316
November 202312
October 202317
September 202311

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

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 2LB 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. 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. Langcroft Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Grove Mill Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Papermill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. West Street Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hollymead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Parkfields Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Arcadia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Brookside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Upper Court Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Old Swan Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Carshalton (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Wrythe Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1