LONDON ROAD, SM6 7BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 7BW

LONDON ROAD, SM6 7BW, Sutton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.50 per 1,000 population. This SM6 7BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM6 postcode area, which has experienced 212 crimes and a crime rate of 5.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM6 7BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 7BW, encompassing approximately 2443 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM6 7BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Elmwood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Herald Gardens with total crimes: 2

LONDON ROAD, SM6 7BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.640.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.27-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.50400.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-71.43%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.32-12.50%
Burglary22.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7333.33%
Vehicle crime33.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5020.00%
Drugs22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Burglary10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM6 7BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elmwood Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Herald Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Regal Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Birchwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Caraway Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Wandle Side
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1