MALDON ROAD, SM6 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8BJ

MALDON ROAD, SM6 8BJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8BJ, encompassing approximately 6493 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (566.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

SM6 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 25
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 5
  • Maldon Road with total crimes: 4

MALDON ROAD, SM6 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.39566.67%
Violence and sexual offences113.0837.50%
Anti-social behaviour91.6928.57%
Burglary81.39166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Public order30.62-25.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.24-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour71.23-36.36%
Public order41.0833.33%
Shoplifting30.62-76.92%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-62.50%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.7022.22%
Shoplifting133.391200.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.00120.00%
Vehicle crime81.69-42.86%
Public order31.23-25.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
Burglary20.31-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime142.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.1612.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.39-44.44%
Public order40.77300.00%
Burglary30.62-40.00%
Other theft30.46200.00%
Robbery20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.15-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.9335.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.1680.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.39100.00%
Shoplifting71.23600.00%
Vehicle crime61.0820.00%
Burglary50.92150.00%
Robbery40.77100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Public order10.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.705.26%
Vehicle crime53.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.77-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-20.00%
Public order40.62300.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Other theft20.46-60.00%
Robbery20.31-33.33%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.47-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour92.93-18.18%
Vehicle crime61.39100.00%
Other theft50.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7766.67%
Burglary30.77-40.00%
Robbery30.46-25.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.15-80.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.390.00%
Public order51.690.00%
Burglary50.770.00%
Other theft40.770.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202411
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202422
January 202418
December 202327
November 202320
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20243
April 202413
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

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 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20248
January 202414
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8BJ 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. Manor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen'S Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Danbury Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Acre Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Croydon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wright'S Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Derek Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Manor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1