Total Crime Rate
42.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Banstead Road South area has the 62nd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont , and the 226th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Banstead Road South (SM2 5LL) in the last 12 months was 42.3 per 1,000 residents and was 4.1% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Banstead Road South (SM2 5LL), the main crime hotspot is near Bawtree Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Furzedown Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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