SM6 8AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8AW

SM6 8AW, Sutton has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8AW 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 8AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8AW, encompassing approximately 6824 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

SM6 8AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 25
  • Woodcote Mews with total crimes: 13
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 5

SM6 8AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2711.87800.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.9627.27%
Anti-social behaviour112.0537.50%
Burglary81.61100.00%
Public order51.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.73150.00%
Robbery40.73300.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.610.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Public order40.59300.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Other theft30.44200.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.29-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.65%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.262200.00%
Shoplifting143.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.050.00%
Vehicle crime71.610.00%
Other theft41.030.00%
Public order40.59300.00%
Robbery40.59300.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.15-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.52-30.00%
Vehicle crime123.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.76-30.00%
Shoplifting71.03-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.03-50.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Robbery30.44-75.00%
Public order30.44200.00%
Burglary20.44-75.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.3325.00%
Robbery124.40500.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.47150.00%
Burglary81.47300.00%
Shoplifting81.17700.00%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime40.59-20.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Public order10.15-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.52-38.46%
Public order71.17600.00%
Vehicle crime51.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Other theft30.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Robbery20.44-75.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.29100.00%
Shoplifting10.29-80.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.520.00%
Other theft91.900.00%
Robbery81.320.00%
Vehicle crime61.170.00%
Shoplifting50.880.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202411
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202421
December 202330
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 202312
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20243
April 202414
January 20247
December 20238
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM6 8AW 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. Woodcote Mews
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Manor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen'S Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Danbury Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Acre Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wright'S Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. The Manor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1