DAMSON WAY, SM5 4BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 4BF

DAMSON WAY, SM5 4BF, Sutton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.30 per 1,000 population. This SM5 4BF 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 4BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 4BF, encompassing approximately 2454 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

SM5 4BF 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
  • Damson Way with total crimes: 2

DAMSON WAY, SM5 4BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.300.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.30133.33%
Other theft32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.890.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.07100.00%
Vehicle crime22.44100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.26200.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 4BF 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. Damson Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Burns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kenny Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Courtney Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barrow Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stanley Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sandown Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1