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

Overview of Crime in SM2 6AX

WESTMORELAND DRIVE, SM2 6AX, Sutton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population. This SM2 6AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM2 postcode area, which has experienced 156 crimes and a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM2 6AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 6AX, encompassing approximately 6808 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SM2 6AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingswood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Worcester Road with total crimes: 3
  • Westmoreland Drive with total crimes: 2

WESTMORELAND DRIVE, SM2 6AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.11-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour61.18100.00%
Vehicle crime40.88300.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143.08133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.760.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.53500.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.88-53.85%
Burglary40.880.00%
Other theft40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.29-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.97-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9175.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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 offences205.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94-33.33%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44200.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.1481.82%
Anti-social behaviour62.94-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.620.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 20246
January 20246
December 202313
November 202320
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20246
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingswood Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Worcester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Westmoreland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hardegray Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Sackville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fowey Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sinclair Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Chipstead Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Basinghall Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Egmont Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Walnut Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Abbotsleigh Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Tapestry Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Stanley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Basildon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gatton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Mottistone Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Dunsbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nettlecombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Homeland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1