BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, SM6 7EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 7EN

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, SM6 7EN, Sutton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This SM6 7EN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM6 postcode area, which has experienced 266 crimes and a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM6 7EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 7EN, encompassing approximately 3286 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM6 7EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Riverside Close with total crimes: 2
  • Silk Road with total crimes: 1

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, SM6 7EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.87-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.1720.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.83-14.29%
Public order21.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0975.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-28.57%
Bicycle theft21.52100.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.30250.00%
Vehicle crime52.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.52-73.33%
Other theft21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9150.00%
Burglary34.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences108.82-9.09%
Burglary53.0466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.52150.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.0957.14%
Burglary33.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

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

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20247
January 20244
December 202315
November 202310
October 202311
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Riverside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Silk Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Elmwood Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Elm Grove Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Nightingale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. River Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rossignol Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Merino Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thread Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1