Crime Rates at Rutherford Close, Sutton, SM2 5DP

Rutherford Close area has the 27th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont , and the 172nd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Rutherford Close (SM2 5DP) in the last 12 months was 81.7 per 1,000 residents and was 85.2% higher than the Belmont average (44.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 128.6% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 47.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 70.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rutherford Close (SM2 5DP), the main crime hotspot is near Hillcroome Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.