WRYTHE LANE, SM5 2SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2SB

WRYTHE LANE, SM5 2SB, Sutton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.48 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2SB 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 2SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2SB, encompassing approximately 4143 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SM5 2SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denyer Close with total crimes: 6
  • Wrythe Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WRYTHE LANE, SM5 2SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.48-12.50%
Public order71.69-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.69-66.67%
Other theft41.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.93-30.77%
Public order124.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.9014.29%
Other theft61.930.00%
Shoplifting61.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.21100.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.69136.36%
Shoplifting96.27350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.17250.00%
Other theft61.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4566.67%
Public order41.21100.00%
Burglary30.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.24-56.00%
Burglary42.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft20.48-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-71.43%
Shoplifting20.48-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.7266.67%
Other theft106.03400.00%
Vehicle crime72.410.00%
Shoplifting51.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.65-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour73.62-30.00%
Shoplifting61.69-71.43%
Public order41.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2116.41-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences165.07-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour103.86-47.37%
Vehicle crime62.410.00%
Public order41.4533.33%
Other theft30.97-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2420.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.590.00%
Other theft94.100.00%
Vehicle crime62.170.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 202418
December 202326
November 202311
October 202325
September 202315
August 202316
July 202317

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237
August 202310
July 202319

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 202310
September 20232
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 202321
July 202324

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Denyer Close
    Total6
    Public order5
    Other crime1
  • 2. Wrythe Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wendling Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wigmore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Woburn Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Welhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Groveside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Marfleet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Byne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Westminster Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prince Of Wales' Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Farmington Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Gassiot Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1