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

Overview of Crime in SM2 6NG

DORSET ROAD, SM2 6NG, Sutton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This SM2 6NG 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 6NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 6NG, encompassing approximately 4359 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 6NG 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
  • Brighton Road with total crimes: 4

DORSET ROAD, SM2 6NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.728.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.9828.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences125.28140.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.75600.00%
Vehicle crime21.61-33.33%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

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 offences53.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.420.00%
Burglary52.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Other theft20.690.00%

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 offences103.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.29-20.00%
Public order20.92100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.44-28.57%
Burglary31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Public order10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
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
March 20241
January 20242

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM2 6NG 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. Brighton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. California Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northdown Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bradley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Kings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Yarbridge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Station Approach
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lymbourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hardegray Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Fowey Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sinclair Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Chipstead Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Mottistone Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Dunsbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nettlecombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Homeland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Drugs1