THE SQUARE, SM5 3BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3BN

THE SQUARE, SM5 3BN, Sutton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3BN 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 3BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3BN, encompassing approximately 3135 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 3BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Ruskin Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rochester Road with total crimes: 2

THE SQUARE, SM5 3BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91100.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.59-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.65150.00%
Vehicle crime73.19133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.23100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.70-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other theft20.64-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.55-11.11%
Other theft52.55150.00%
Public order41.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-40.00%
Shoplifting30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.12800.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.87-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.55150.00%
Shoplifting41.59100.00%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Other theft21.280.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.970.00%
Vehicle crime32.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-83.33%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.870.00%
Vehicle crime41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20239
August 20231
July 20236

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 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238
August 20239
July 20239

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

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
July 20233

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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ruskin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rochester Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cator Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Upper Court Yard
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ashcombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1