STRAWBERRY LANE, SM5 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2LX

STRAWBERRY LANE, SM5 2LX, Sutton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2LX, encompassing approximately 4683 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 2LX 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

STRAWBERRY LANE, SM5 2LX 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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.97375.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.06114.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.200.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.91-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.49100.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2666.67%
Vehicle crime43.20300.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9128.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.9250.00%
Public order30.64-66.67%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-85.71%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order97.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.92-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour71.4940.00%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.3928.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Burglary40.85300.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Robbery30.6450.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.990.00%
Vehicle crime61.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.280.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 20247
January 202415
December 20239
November 20237
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 2LX 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. Langcroft Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wrythe Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Ivydale Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Grove Mill Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Papermill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hollymead
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Wrythe Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Jay Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Shepley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Dale Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Home Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. William Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1