SM6 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8AB

SM6 8AB, Sutton has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8AB, encompassing approximately 6848 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM6 8AB area, explore the SM6 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM6 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 25
  • Ross Road with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 5

SM6 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.34900.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.9225.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.460.00%
Drugs51.31150.00%
Vehicle crime50.7366.67%
Burglary50.7325.00%
Public order30.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44200.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.26-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.31-27.27%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Public order40.5833.33%
Vehicle crime30.58-66.67%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other theft20.290.00%
Shoplifting20.29-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0525.00%
Shoplifting132.921200.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.9057.14%
Vehicle crime91.61-18.18%
Public order31.310.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Robbery20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.74-42.86%
Vehicle crime112.34266.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.61-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.0250.00%
Burglary30.88-40.00%
Other theft30.4450.00%
Public order30.44200.00%
Robbery20.44-33.33%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.4955.56%
Anti-social behaviour94.0928.57%
Shoplifting71.31600.00%
Burglary51.02400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-40.00%
Robbery30.44200.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.72-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour72.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Other theft20.58-60.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.8611.76%
Anti-social behaviour82.770.00%
Vehicle crime61.17100.00%
Other theft50.8866.67%
Burglary30.730.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Robbery20.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.480.00%
Robbery61.170.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Other theft30.440.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202420
January 202416
December 202328
November 202318
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20242
April 202413
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Railway Approach
    Total25
    Shoplifting16
    Burglary4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ross Road
    Total6
    Drugs4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Manor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen'S Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Danbury Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Demesne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Rectory Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. The Manor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bute Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1