SM5 3AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3AX

SM5 3AX, Sutton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.94 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3AX 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 3AX 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 3AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.9418.18%
Anti-social behaviour73.7716.67%
Burglary62.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%
Drugs31.1650.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.19-25.00%
Public order41.74300.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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 behaviour1514.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.360.00%
Vehicle crime62.320.00%
Public order41.740.00%
Shoplifting41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202411
January 20248
December 202319
November 20238
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
September 20243
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 3AX 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. Park Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ruskin Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Acre Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lakin Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Honeywood Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wright'S Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Grove Mill Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Brookside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pound Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. North Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Rayner Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Doral Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1