SM5 3AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3AT

SM5 3AT, Sutton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3AT 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 3AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3AT, encompassing approximately 3696 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM5 3AT area, explore the SM5 3AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 3AT 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
  • Wallace Crescent with total crimes: 4

SM5 3AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1211.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.250.00%
Burglary61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62200.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.710.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.890.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.76-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour51.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202412
January 20247
December 202316

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20235

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 3AT 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. Wallace Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Arcadia Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ruskin Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Lakin Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 10. Honeywood Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Grove Mill Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Brookside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pound Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. North Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Rayner Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Doral Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1