SM6 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8BU

SM6 8BU, Sutton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8BU, encompassing approximately 5664 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SM6 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Road with total crimes: 5
  • Maldon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Queen'S Close with total crimes: 3

SM6 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.4742.86%
Violence and sexual offences61.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06400.00%
Public order40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.06-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences61.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-50.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.1280.00%
Vehicle crime61.59-50.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime128.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.1222.22%
Violence and sexual offences91.94-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour51.590.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Robbery20.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.59-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5925.00%
Burglary40.88300.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1850.00%
Vehicle crime52.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-50.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.18-83.33%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.06-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour81.7733.33%
Burglary61.4150.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Other theft20.35-33.33%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.290.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Public order40.880.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20246
January 202412
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM6 8BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Manor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Queen'S Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Danbury Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Dell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bampfylde Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Acre Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bloxworth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Berkeley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Croydon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Rectory Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Wright'S Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Derek Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. The Manor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1