JOHNSONS CLOSE, SM5 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2LU

JOHNSONS CLOSE, SM5 2LU, Sutton has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2LU, encompassing approximately 5038 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM5 2LU area, explore the SM5 2LU 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: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

SM5 2LU 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
  • Wrythe Green Road with total crimes: 4

JOHNSONS CLOSE, SM5 2LU 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1610.321500.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences122.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.3825.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.34800.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.57180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.57-64.29%
Vehicle crime30.99-50.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.7575.00%
Vehicle crime62.78500.00%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.560.00%
Public order41.59-55.56%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order96.15350.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.79-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour81.59100.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.957.69%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.580.00%
Vehicle crime50.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
April 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 20245
January 202414
December 20238
November 20238
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 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 2LU postcode area is presented below.

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