Total Crime Rate
37.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Almond Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Helier East , and the 201st lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Almond Avenue (SM5 2BP) in the last 12 months was 37.3 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% lower than the St Helier East average (86.6 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Almond Avenue (SM5 2BP), the main crime hotspot is near Jay Mews. Police recorded 76 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 | Otter Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferndale Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elm Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Denyer Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Denyer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Green Wrythe Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Baywillow Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Green Wrythe Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Denyer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Green Wrythe Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Oakfield Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jay Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinners Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Pinners Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Pinners Close | Offender given penalty notice |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakfield Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Jay Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Culvers Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arlington Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arlington Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferndale Crescent | Under investigation |
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