WALES AVENUE, SM5 3QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3QN

WALES AVENUE, SM5 3QN, Sutton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3QN 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 3QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3QN, encompassing approximately 3767 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM5 3QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallace Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Carshalton Park Road with total crimes: 2

WALES AVENUE, SM5 3QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Shoplifting31.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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 offences65.8450.00%
Shoplifting51.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.06-33.33%
Shoplifting31.06-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20242

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 4.20 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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 5 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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 5 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wallace Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Carshalton Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Pound Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Corrib Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Harrow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wynash Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Rosefield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wales Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Park Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Beeches Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Carshalton Beeches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Deroy Close
    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