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

Overview of Crime in SM6 7HE

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, SM6 7HE, Sutton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.13 per 1,000 population. This SM6 7HE 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 7HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 7HE, encompassing approximately 3196 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM6 7HE area, explore the SM6 7HE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SM6 7HE area, visit the SM6 7HE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM6 7HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverside Close with total crimes: 2
  • Silk Road with total crimes: 1
  • Wandle Road with total crimes: 1

BIRCHWOOD AVENUE, SM6 7HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-42.86%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 offences75.01133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.19-28.57%
Drugs11.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.32250.00%
Vehicle crime32.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1933.33%
Burglary33.75-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.130.00%
Burglary52.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.56150.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.320.00%
Burglary32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riverside Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Silk Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wandle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Elmwood Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Derek Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elm Grove Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. River Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Merino Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1