SM5 3AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3AT

SM5 3AT, Sutton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM5 postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population (August 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 3AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scawen Close with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • North Street with total crimes: 3

SM5 3AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences168.93128.57%
Criminal damage and arson54.3366.67%
Vehicle crime41.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-62.50%
Public order20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.39-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89-50.00%
Other theft30.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Burglary20.81-50.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-66.67%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.1555.56%
Anti-social behaviour103.79-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.7150.00%
Public order51.62150.00%
Other theft51.35150.00%
Burglary41.35300.00%
Bicycle theft31.080.00%
Shoplifting30.81-25.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.250.00%
Vehicle crime62.430.00%
Shoplifting41.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 202412
January 20247
December 202316
November 20237
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 3AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Scawen Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. North Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Grove Mill Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Papermill Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. West Street Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parkfields Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Arcadia Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Caledon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Brookside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upper Court Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Swan Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Carshalton (Station)
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Wallace Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1