Crime Rates at Leslie Gardens, Sutton, SM2 6QU

Leslie Gardens area has the 48th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont , and the 284th highest 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 Leslie Gardens (SM2 6QU) in the last 12 months was 54.2 per 1,000 residents and was 22.7% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Leslie Gardens (SM2 6QU), the main crime hotspot is near Worcester Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.