SM5 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2LH

SM5 2LH, Sutton has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2LH, encompassing approximately 5434 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

SM5 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jay Mews with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Fellowes Road with total crimes: 6

SM5 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.411500.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.94-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.39-23.53%
Public order52.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9233.33%
Other crime30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.28900.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.68142.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.78-58.82%
Public order71.2940.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-50.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.9921.43%
Vehicle crime63.130.00%
Public order51.1025.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.5240.00%
Public order42.58-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-62.50%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order106.99400.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.84100.00%
Other theft41.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-33.33%
Robbery30.74200.00%
Other theft30.55200.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.360.00%
Public order62.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 20247
January 202417
December 202314
November 202310
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Jay Mews
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fellowes Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wrythe Green Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. William Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arlington Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nutfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Culvers Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wrythe Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dover Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Langcroft Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hollymead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Camden Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Wrythe Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cooper Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bucklers' Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Denmark Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Nightingale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Endale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Almond Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Marfleet Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rushy Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St James Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1