SM5 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2SL

SM5 2SL, Sutton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.78 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2SL 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 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2SL, encompassing approximately 5642 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM5 2SL area, explore the SM5 2SL 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SM5 2SL 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

SM5 2SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order74.78-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.89-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.71-88.46%
Other theft30.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.35-83.33%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.8730.00%
Vehicle crime84.61300.00%
Public order81.4260.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.420.00%
Other theft61.240.00%
Shoplifting61.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2842.86%
Shoplifting93.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.590.00%
Other theft61.24100.00%
Public order51.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.44-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour72.48133.33%
Public order61.24200.00%
Vehicle crime41.06-42.86%
Other theft30.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.5350.00%
Shoplifting30.53-40.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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 offences2610.81116.67%
Other theft94.61200.00%
Vehicle crime71.59600.00%
Shoplifting51.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.09-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour92.13-25.00%
Shoplifting61.59-71.43%
Public order31.06-25.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.41-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences173.7213.33%
Anti-social behaviour123.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.13-42.86%
Public order40.7133.33%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-33.33%
Other theft20.35-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.190.00%
Other theft82.660.00%
Vehicle crime71.420.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20239
August 202312
July 202318

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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 202426
December 202320
November 202314
October 202326
September 202312
August 202317
July 202315

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

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20231
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
August 20232

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 20236
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20232
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 2SL 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. Home Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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 Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Marfleet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Byne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Prince Of Wales' Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Farmington Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1