SM6 7LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 7LH

SM6 7LH, Sutton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.97 per 1,000 population. This SM6 7LH 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 7LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 7LH, encompassing approximately 1387 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

SM6 7LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meller Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hallowell Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Harrington Close with total crimes: 2

SM6 7LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.9716.67%
Vehicle crime55.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.60-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.16-66.67%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.57166.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.320.00%
Drugs32.16200.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime45.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.88-50.00%
Robbery32.160.00%
Other theft22.16-33.33%
Burglary21.440.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.34-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour68.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.320.00%
Other theft32.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.16-60.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Drugs21.44100.00%
Public order11.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.66112.50%
Vehicle crime512.2525.00%
Other theft43.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.13-46.67%
Vehicle crime45.76100.00%
Other theft32.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.810.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 202412
December 202317
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Meller Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hallowell Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harrington Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mortlake Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bridle Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wandle Court Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wandle Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Iberian Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cedars Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Guy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Church Paddock Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hailes Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1