SM6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6

SM6, Sutton has recorded a total of 251 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SM6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SM6, encompassing approximately 40639 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (5.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (340.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-17.39% decrease)

SM6 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

SM6 Crime Map

Postcodes in SM6

The postcode district are associated with the SM6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SM6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.185.08%
Shoplifting441.53340.00%
Anti-social behaviour381.08-17.39%
Vehicle crime270.94125.00%
Burglary200.6681.82%
Criminal damage and arson150.49-11.76%
Drugs130.37116.67%
Public order120.3220.00%
Other theft100.3025.00%
Robbery50.25150.00%
Theft from the person20.12100.00%
Other crime20.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences594.555800.00%
Anti-social behaviour461.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.131600.00%
Vehicle crime120.420.00%
Burglary110.300.00%
Shoplifting100.270.00%
Public order100.25900.00%
Other theft80.25700.00%
Drugs60.200.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Robbery20.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.020.00%
Other theft10.020.00%
Public order10.020.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Public order10.02-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences10.02-98.81%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences846.552700.00%
Shoplifting572.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour431.400.00%
Vehicle crime231.060.00%
Burglary160.570.00%
Public order160.391500.00%
Drugs80.390.00%
Other theft70.200.00%
Robbery50.17400.00%
Other crime40.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.12-97.06%
Public order10.07-90.91%
Robbery10.02-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.31-4.67%
Anti-social behaviour442.5118.92%
Vehicle crime351.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson270.86-3.57%
Shoplifting250.6625.00%
Other theft160.6277.78%
Burglary110.39-56.00%
Public order110.2757.14%
Drugs80.2714.29%
Robbery70.20-53.33%
Theft from the person50.17-16.67%
Other crime30.1250.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1076.9911.46%
Anti-social behaviour372.63-15.91%
Criminal damage and arson280.9186.67%
Burglary250.6978.57%
Vehicle crime210.62-27.59%
Shoplifting200.5217.65%
Robbery150.49114.29%
Other theft90.37-43.75%
Drugs70.22250.00%
Public order70.17-58.82%
Theft from the person60.1720.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences966.57-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour442.36-10.20%
Vehicle crime291.0852.63%
Shoplifting170.71-5.56%
Public order170.420.00%
Other theft160.42-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson150.3925.00%
Burglary140.37-26.32%
Robbery70.34-41.67%
Theft from the person50.17400.00%
Bicycle theft40.12100.00%
Drugs20.10-50.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences986.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour492.410.00%
Other theft211.210.00%
Vehicle crime190.520.00%
Burglary190.470.00%
Shoplifting180.470.00%
Public order170.440.00%
Robbery120.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.300.00%
Drugs40.300.00%
Possession of weapons40.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Other crime10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
April 20247
January 202416
December 20239
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202412
April 202423
January 202435
December 202321
November 202329
October 202319

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 191 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202410
April 202457
January 202425
December 202320
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202411
December 20237
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202446
April 202443
January 202444
December 202337
November 202344
October 202349

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 20241
January 202427
December 202328
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
April 202416
January 202411
December 202325
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 613 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202459
July 20241
May 20241
April 202484
March 20243
January 2024102
December 2023107
November 202396
October 202398

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20247
December 202315
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Railway Approach
    Total25
    Shoplifting16
    Burglary4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 4. Woodcote Mews
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Ross Road
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Holmwood Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Carew Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Merebank Lane
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Manor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Blenheim Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Stafford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Mcintosh Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hanno Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queen'S Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Danbury Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Tatton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Woodbourne Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Avenue Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Avro Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Heron Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cosdach Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 25. Rookwood Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bampfylde Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 27. Acre Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wallington Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Riverside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Elm Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1