SM5 3AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3AX

SM5 3AX, Sutton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3AX 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 3AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3AX, encompassing approximately 3444 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 3AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acre Lane with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Ruskin Road with total crimes: 3

SM5 3AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, 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 offences117.2637.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.1933.33%
Burglary12.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.42-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson72.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03200.00%
Vehicle crime41.740.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.03137.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.52133.33%
Vehicle crime42.0333.33%
Robbery21.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-80.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.45-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences82.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft32.320.00%
Burglary30.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-70.00%
Other theft30.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Robbery10.87-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.65-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.19150.00%
Public order52.9025.00%
Other theft51.4566.67%
Burglary41.4533.33%
Vehicle crime31.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Shoplifting30.87-25.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.36-46.67%
Vehicle crime62.32100.00%
Public order41.7433.33%
Shoplifting41.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16-20.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.197.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.36-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.45-16.67%
Public order31.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-50.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.230.00%
Vehicle crime64.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.740.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
January 20248
December 202319
November 20238
October 202316
September 20238
August 202315
July 202314

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 202311
September 202315
August 20235
July 202318

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 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
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310
September 20234
August 20235
July 20236

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Acre Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ruskin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manor Road North
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Papermill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Rochester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cator Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wright'S Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Butter Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Grove Mill Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Upper Court Yard
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1