SM5 4AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 4AQ

SM5 4AQ, Sutton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population. This SM5 4AQ 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 4AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 4AQ, encompassing approximately 857 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 4AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellfield Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Monkey Puzzle Way with total crimes: 2
  • Oakhurst Rise with total crimes: 1

SM5 4AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.830.00%
Possession of weapons13.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.170.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.0050.00%
Other theft33.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Public order22.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.33100.00%
Other theft24.670.00%
Public order22.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.330.00%
Vehicle crime23.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.33100.00%
Drugs12.330.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft24.670.00%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.170.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 4AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wellfield Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Monkey Puzzle Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oakhurst Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1