SM5 4DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 4DT

SM5 4DT, Sutton has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This SM5 4DT 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 4DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 4DT, encompassing approximately 685 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM5 4DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellfield Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Oakhurst Rise with total crimes: 1
  • Metcalfe Avenue with total crimes: 1

SM5 4DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs14.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-66.67%

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 behaviour37.290.00%
Possession of weapons14.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.460.00%

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 arson38.7550.00%
Other theft34.380.00%

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 offences28.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Public order22.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.59150.00%
Other theft27.290.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Vehicle crime12.92-50.00%

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 arson311.670.00%
Vehicle crime24.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.92100.00%
Drugs12.920.00%

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 theft25.830.00%
Vehicle crime12.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Wellfield Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Oakhurst Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Metcalfe Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1