Total Crime Rate
12.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Briar Banks area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central , and the 23rd 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 Briar Banks (SM5 4QB) in the last 12 months was 12.1 per 1,000 residents and was 82.6% lower than the Carshalton Central average (69.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Briar Banks (SM5 4QB), the main crime hotspot is near Pine Ridge. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 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 | Bramble Banks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kenny Drive | — |
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