ALMA ROAD, SM5 2PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2PQ

ALMA ROAD, SM5 2PQ, Sutton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2PQ 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 2PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2PQ, encompassing approximately 2594 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SM5 2PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Wynash Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • West Street Lane with total crimes: 2

ALMA ROAD, SM5 2PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7183.33%
Shoplifting34.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-50.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.71-14.29%
Shoplifting52.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-33.33%
Robbery11.540.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4840.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Shoplifting31.16-66.67%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.86800.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.9350.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Shoplifting10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.5533.33%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.710.00%
Shoplifting32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 2PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wynash Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. West Street Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosefield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Upper Court Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Old Swan Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Coleridge Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shorts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Weihurst Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wallace Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1