DORSET ROAD, SM2 6JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 6JA

DORSET ROAD, SM2 6JA, Sutton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This SM2 6JA 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 6JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 6JA, encompassing approximately 3331 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 6JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holland Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Kingswood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • California Close with total crimes: 3

DORSET ROAD, SM2 6JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.90-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.7050.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.70266.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.30-62.50%
Burglary30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 offences85.40100.00%
Burglary42.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.70-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Public order20.900.00%

In November 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 offences75.10250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holland Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Kingswood Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. California Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northdown Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Yarbridge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lymbourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hardegray Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Sinclair Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1