LAKIN CLOSE, SM5 3DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3DU

LAKIN CLOSE, SM5 3DU, Sutton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3DU 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 3DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3DU, encompassing approximately 2803 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 3DU 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

LAKIN CLOSE, SM5 3DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 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 offences128.5671.43%
Anti-social behaviour64.2820.00%
Other theft12.140.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson811.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.85-63.16%
Vehicle crime62.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1466.67%
Robbery21.78-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.70137.50%
Criminal damage and arson86.78166.67%
Vehicle crime52.85150.00%
Robbery31.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-62.50%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 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 offences811.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.85-27.27%
Other theft42.850.00%
Bicycle theft31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-66.67%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Robbery10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

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 offences1621.05-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour115.71-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.92125.00%
Public order53.2125.00%
Other theft41.7833.33%
Vehicle crime31.43-57.14%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%
Shoplifting31.07-25.00%
Robbery21.07-33.33%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.1230.77%
Anti-social behaviour146.06180.00%
Vehicle crime74.99133.33%
Public order42.5033.33%
Shoplifting41.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-20.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Robbery31.0750.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.63-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.64-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson51.780.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-57.14%
Burglary21.070.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.990.00%
Vehicle crime74.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.500.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202412
January 20247
December 202319
November 20238
October 202316
September 202317
August 202313
July 202314

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 202311
September 202314
August 20235
July 202313

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20233
October 20233
July 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

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
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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
September 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 3DU 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. Queen'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Danbury Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wright'S Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Talbot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1