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

Overview of Crime in SM5 3QU

WALES AVENUE, SM5 3QU, Sutton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3QU 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 3QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3QU, encompassing approximately 2693 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SM5 3QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Harrow Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rosefield Close with total crimes: 2

WALES AVENUE, SM5 3QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.54100.00%
Shoplifting52.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.68150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.86100.00%
Shoplifting31.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.94800.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-60.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.83400.00%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.57-33.33%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.2366.67%
Shoplifting31.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.430.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Drugs31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-70.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences108.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.710.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Harrow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rosefield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park Hill Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shorts Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Carshalton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Relko Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. King'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Alpine View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wynash Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. B278
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Carshalton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Burglary1