Total Crime Rate
57.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Montrose Gardens area has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Helier West , and the 270th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Montrose Gardens (SM1 3BZ) in the last 12 months was 57.8 per 1,000 residents and was 36.0% lower than the St Helier West average (90.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 32.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Montrose Gardens (SM1 3BZ), the main crime hotspot is near Angel Hill Drive. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hunting Gate Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Gem Yard | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vermont Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ashleigh Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cranleigh Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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