SCAWEN CLOSE, SM5 2TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 2TZ

SCAWEN CLOSE, SM5 2TZ, Sutton has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.13 per 1,000 population. This SM5 2TZ 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 2TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 2TZ, encompassing approximately 3094 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

SM5 2TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Papermill Close with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 4

SCAWEN CLOSE, SM5 2TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.13-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour104.8525.00%
Public order53.23-37.50%
Burglary51.620.00%
Shoplifting41.620.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Robbery20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.9621.43%
Anti-social behaviour85.490.00%
Public order82.59700.00%
Other theft12.590.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0255.56%
Anti-social behaviour84.5233.33%
Vehicle crime22.59-71.43%
Burglary20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.28-62.50%
Vehicle crime72.91133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.94100.00%
Other theft31.94200.00%
Robbery20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.84140.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.7660.00%
Robbery32.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.93-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour103.23-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.23-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.6233.33%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Other theft30.97-40.00%
Burglary30.97-25.00%
Robbery10.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.0113.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.49-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.5628.57%
Public order62.9150.00%
Other theft51.9425.00%
Burglary41.6233.33%
Vehicle crime31.29-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Shoplifting30.97-25.00%
Robbery20.97-50.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.850.00%
Vehicle crime74.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.260.00%
Other theft42.260.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Robbery41.290.00%
Shoplifting41.290.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
April 202414
January 20249
December 202324
November 202310
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Papermill Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Mill Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Queen'S Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Danbury Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Arcadia Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ruskin Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Acre Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wallington Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Lakin Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Honeywood Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wright'S Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Elm Grove Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Grove Mill Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Brookside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. North Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1