SIMMS CLOSE, SM5 2SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2SJ

SIMMS CLOSE, SM5 2SJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2SJ 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 2SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2SJ, encompassing approximately 4778 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-81.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

SM5 2SJ 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

SIMMS CLOSE, SM5 2SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order75.44-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour40.84-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.84-33.33%
Other theft30.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.63-83.33%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.7715.79%
Public order84.6060.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.670.00%
Vehicle crime61.46200.00%
Other theft61.2620.00%
Shoplifting61.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.7258.33%
Shoplifting93.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8840.00%
Public order51.46-16.67%
Other theft51.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime20.84-50.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.16-53.85%
Public order62.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.26150.00%
Vehicle crime41.05-42.86%
Other theft30.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Shoplifting30.63-40.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.56136.36%
Other theft95.44200.00%
Vehicle crime71.880.00%
Shoplifting51.46-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-75.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.74-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.30-33.33%
Shoplifting61.67-71.43%
Public order31.26-25.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-33.33%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2113.39-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences144.39-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.93-29.41%
Public order42.5133.33%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-50.00%
Other theft20.63-77.78%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.560.00%
Other theft93.140.00%
Vehicle crime61.880.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236
August 202321
July 202324

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 202422
December 202319
November 202312
October 202326
September 202311
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20238
August 202312
July 202317

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 3 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
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 2SJ 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. Jay Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Wigmore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Welhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Groveside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Green Wrythe Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Marfleet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Byne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wendling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prince Of Wales' Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Farmington Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1