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

Overview of Crime in SM5 2LY

STRAWBERRY LANE, SM5 2LY, Sutton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.02 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM5 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2LY, encompassing approximately 4436 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SM5 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

STRAWBERRY LANE, SM5 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.73-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0983.33%
Vehicle crime42.48300.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.06-14.29%
Public order31.35-50.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.86-22.22%
Public order61.58200.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.54-25.00%
Burglary42.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-40.00%
Robbery30.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-25.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.70400.00%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.25-66.67%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-87.50%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.790.00%
Shoplifting82.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20234
July 202312

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 202312
August 202310
July 20235

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
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
September 20235
July 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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
July 20232

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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nightingale Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Endale Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grove Mill Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Langcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jay Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Johnson'S Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bucklers' Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lyndon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Home Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1