COLSTON AVENUE, SM5 2PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2PW

COLSTON AVENUE, SM5 2PW, Sutton has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.24 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2PW 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 2PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2PW, encompassing approximately 3201 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)

SM5 2PW 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

COLSTON AVENUE, SM5 2PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.2441.67%
Shoplifting175.311600.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.31-53.85%
Public order41.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.060.00%
Drugs13.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.87125.00%
Public order32.8150.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order20.62-81.82%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6833.33%
Public order113.75175.00%
Other theft33.44200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 offences99.37800.00%
Burglary42.810.00%
Public order41.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Other theft10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 20248
January 20249
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 202311
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 2PW 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. Court Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nutfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Honeywood Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. North Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Dover Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Langcroft Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hollymead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Camden Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wrythe Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. St James Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Mead Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Brookfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Coleridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Browning Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1