SM5 3PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3PS

SM5 3PS, Sutton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.37 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3PS 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 3PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3PS, encompassing approximately 3465 residents.

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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)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 3PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Court Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Wallace Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Honeywood Walk with total crimes: 2

SM5 3PS 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3718.18%
Vehicle crime73.75600.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0683.33%
Shoplifting33.17-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06100.00%
Shoplifting51.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.3333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.150.00%
Shoplifting30.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.06800.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.770.00%
Vehicle crime42.6033.33%
Burglary11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Court Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wallace Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Honeywood Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Carshalton Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pound Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Coleridge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Corrib Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Browning Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wynash Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Rosefield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wales Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Park Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Rayner Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Doral Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1