WALNUT CLOSE, SM5 3RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 3RT

WALNUT CLOSE, SM5 3RT, Sutton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population. This SM5 3RT 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 3RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 3RT, encompassing approximately 3975 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM5 3RT area, explore the SM5 3RT 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 (100.00% increase)

SM5 3RT 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

WALNUT CLOSE, SM5 3RT 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 offences85.78100.00%
Shoplifting52.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.26100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 offences43.520.00%
Shoplifting31.01-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

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
Shoplifting94.78800.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.770.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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 offences64.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5166.67%
Shoplifting31.26-25.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.780.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-77.78%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.280.00%
Shoplifting42.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
September 20236
August 20232
July 20239

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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
August 20231

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 3RT 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. Cator Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shorts Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Alpine View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wynash Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cambridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. B278
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cedar Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Carshalton Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Walnut Close
    Total1
    Burglary1