Total Crime Rate
21.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South Drive area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont , and the 88th 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 South Drive (SM2 7PN) in the last 12 months was 21.9 per 1,000 residents and was 50.3% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South Drive (SM2 7PN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near West Drive, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Northey Avenue (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Belmont| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chesham Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Northey Avenue | Under investigation |
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