SM5 3PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3PE

SM5 3PE, Sutton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.74 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3PE 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 3PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3PE, encompassing approximately 3491 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 3PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wallace Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

SM5 3PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.74-8.33%
Burglary53.150.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-60.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.440.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.290.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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 order10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8650.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.87-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.73150.00%
Vehicle crime42.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-55.56%
Public order31.15-50.00%
Other theft20.86-66.67%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.460.00%
Other theft62.580.00%
Public order61.720.00%
Burglary41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.150.00%
Shoplifting31.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Wallace Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 4. Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lakin Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Honeywood Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Carshalton Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ruskin Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Park Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Brookside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pound Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rochester Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. North Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Wynash Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Rayner Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Doral Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1