SM5 3PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3PX

SM5 3PX, Sutton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM5 postcode area, which has experienced 206 crimes and a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM5 3PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3PX, encompassing approximately 3824 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SM5 3PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Wynash Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 2

SM5 3PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2366.67%
Shoplifting32.61-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%

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 offences65.4950.00%
Shoplifting51.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.660.00%
Shoplifting31.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.71800.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-60.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.570.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wynash Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rosefield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Salisbury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Old Swan Yard
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Shorts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wallace Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1