Total Crime Rate
31.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Princes Avenue area has the 49th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont , and the 159th 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 Princes Avenue (SM5 4NZ) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 29.2% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Princes Avenue (SM5 4NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Courtney Crescent. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 8 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 | Diamond Jubilee Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Kings Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Courtney Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Beeches Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Queen Mary'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Courtney Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Courtney Crescent | Under investigation |
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