Total Crime Rate
49.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devonshire Road area has the 55th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont , and the 264th lowest 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 Devonshire Road (SM2 5HH) in the last 12 months was 49.3 per 1,000 residents and was 11.7% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 24.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devonshire Road (SM2 5HH), the main crime hotspot is near Cavendish Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cavendish Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Egmont Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Walnut Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christchurch Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Madison Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Egmont Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Mitre Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White Lodge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cavendish Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cavendish Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cavendish Road | Awaiting court outcome |
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