SM5 9DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM5 9DX

SM5 9DX, Sutton has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 174.22 per 1,000 population. This SM5 9DX 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 9DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM5 9DX, encompassing approximately 539 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM5 9DX area, explore the SM5 9DX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM5 9DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 25
  • Woodcote Mews with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

SM5 9DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting30174.22500.00%
Anti-social behaviour1655.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1529.6550.00%
Burglary927.80125.00%
Public order516.6866.67%
Robbery49.27300.00%
Other theft47.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.41-33.33%
Drugs47.41100.00%
Vehicle crime27.41-33.33%
Theft from the person13.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16100.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences1029.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson618.530.00%
Shoplifting511.120.00%
Burglary49.270.00%
Vehicle crime37.410.00%
Public order35.56200.00%
Other theft35.56200.00%
Drugs25.560.00%
Robbery13.710.00%
Theft from the person11.850.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.710.00%
Public order11.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.71-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.85-96.30%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27142.712600.00%
Shoplifting2050.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour1437.070.00%
Vehicle crime525.950.00%
Public order49.27300.00%
Robbery47.41300.00%
Other theft27.410.00%
Burglary13.710.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.56-80.00%
Robbery11.85-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.85-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26153.83-7.14%
Shoplifting1148.1910.00%
Anti-social behaviour920.39-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson916.6880.00%
Vehicle crime616.68-14.29%
Public order511.12150.00%
Robbery49.27-66.67%
Other theft47.41-42.86%
Drugs37.410.00%
Burglary35.56-62.50%
Theft from the person25.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28190.90-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour1651.9045.45%
Robbery1229.65200.00%
Shoplifting1022.2442.86%
Burglary818.53700.00%
Other theft714.8375.00%
Vehicle crime712.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.97150.00%
Theft from the person49.270.00%
Drugs37.410.00%
Public order25.56-77.78%
Other crime13.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29140.863.57%
Anti-social behaviour1153.75-42.11%
Public order920.39125.00%
Shoplifting716.680.00%
Robbery412.97-42.86%
Other theft47.41-60.00%
Theft from the person47.41300.00%
Bicycle theft37.41200.00%
Vehicle crime25.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.71-33.33%
Burglary13.71-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28166.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1951.90-13.64%
Other theft1035.21400.00%
Robbery718.530.00%
Shoplifting712.970.00%
Vehicle crime612.9750.00%
Public order411.12-42.86%
Burglary37.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.56-62.50%
Drugs15.56-50.00%
Theft from the person11.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22161.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences2140.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson838.920.00%
Public order714.830.00%
Robbery712.970.00%
Shoplifting712.970.00%
Burglary412.970.00%
Vehicle crime47.410.00%
Drugs27.410.00%
Other theft23.710.00%
Theft from the person23.710.00%
Other crime13.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202414
January 20249
December 202316
November 202311
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202426
December 202328
November 202329
October 202328
September 202321

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
April 202420
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM5 9DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Railway Approach
    Total25
    Shoplifting16
    Burglary4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodcote Mews
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Holmwood Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen'S Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Rosswood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Shotfield
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Beddington Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elgin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Stanley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1