SM5 3RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3RB

SM5 3RB, Sutton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3RB 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 3RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3RB, encompassing approximately 3587 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 3RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willis Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Carshalton Park Road with total crimes: 2

SM5 3RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.67-16.67%
Burglary21.390.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39100.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.62-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 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 offences74.74600.00%
Vehicle crime61.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.230.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 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
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 3RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Willis Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Carshalton Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Harrow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wynash Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wales Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Hill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Park Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Downside Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Beeches Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carshalton Beeches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Deroy Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Salisbury Road
    Total1
    Other theft1