RIVERHEAD DRIVE, SM2 6EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 6EF

RIVERHEAD DRIVE, SM2 6EF, Sutton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.14 per 1,000 population. This SM2 6EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM2 postcode area, which has experienced 127 crimes and a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM2 6EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 6EF, encompassing approximately 4472 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM2 6EF area, explore the SM2 6EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 6EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brasted Close with total crimes: 6
  • Northdown Road with total crimes: 4
  • Nettlecombe Close with total crimes: 3

RIVERHEAD DRIVE, SM2 6EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences115.14120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.46600.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.37-20.00%
Burglary41.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.35-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-20.00%
Public order10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.04180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.13-28.57%
Burglary31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.02133.33%
Violence and sexual offences51.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.12300.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
November 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 202314
October 20235
September 20237

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Brasted Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Northdown Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nettlecombe Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Yarbridge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. California Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lymbourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Balmoral Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sinclair Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Baron Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pelton Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1