SM5 2SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2SZ

SM5 2SZ, Sutton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2SZ 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 2SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2SZ, encompassing approximately 5389 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SM5 2SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fellowes Road with total crimes: 6
  • Woburn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wrythe Lane with total crimes: 4

SM5 2SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.68-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour71.6740.00%
Vehicle crime41.3033.33%
Burglary40.74300.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.27175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0425.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.19-85.71%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

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 order74.82-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.30-80.95%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.74-42.86%
Other theft30.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3210.53%
Public order83.9060.00%
Vehicle crime71.48250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.300.00%
Other theft61.300.00%
Shoplifting61.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%

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 offences1910.5858.33%
Shoplifting93.53350.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6716.67%
Other theft61.30200.00%
Public order51.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.86-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour62.23200.00%
Public order51.11400.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.7450.00%
Other theft20.56-77.78%
Burglary20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.37-60.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences2610.95136.36%
Other theft94.82350.00%
Vehicle crime71.670.00%
Shoplifting51.30-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-75.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

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 offences116.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.040.00%
Shoplifting61.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20244
January 202421
December 202319
November 202312
October 202326
September 202311

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231

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
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fellowes Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woburn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wrythe Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nutfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wigmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Surrey Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Almond Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Welhouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Green Wrythe Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Marfleet Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Byne Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Seven Acres
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prince Of Wales' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Farmington Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Royston Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rushy Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St James Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1