WESTMORELAND DRIVE, SM2 6AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 6AB

WESTMORELAND DRIVE, SM2 6AB, Sutton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.94 per 1,000 population. This SM2 6AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM2 postcode area, which has experienced 33 crimes and a crime rate of 1.07 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM2 6AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 6AB, encompassing approximately 6186 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SM2 6AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Basinghall Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Westover Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hulverston Close with total crimes: 2

WESTMORELAND DRIVE, SM2 6AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.94-28.57%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.32-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.04-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.130.00%
Other theft40.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9475.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.335.26%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Burglary10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.1746.15%
Anti-social behaviour63.0720.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.85-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Public order20.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.17-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.26-33.33%
Other theft30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.590.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 202320
October 202319
September 202313
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM2 6AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Basinghall Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Westover Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hulverston Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bonchurch Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Grange Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackbush Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Copse Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Basildon Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1