SOUTHWAY, SM6 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8DS

SOUTHWAY, SM6 8DS, Sutton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.90 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8DS, encompassing approximately 4870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SM6 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maldon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rookwood Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dell Close with total crimes: 2

SOUTHWAY, SM6 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9340.00%
Vehicle crime61.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.23200.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.95166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.6416.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.44-28.57%
Other theft31.030.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.26-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.82-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.54-10.00%
Vehicle crime61.85100.00%
Burglary41.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.820.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.930.00%
Public order52.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20247
December 20236
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Rookwood Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bampfylde Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Demesne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Ferrers Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bloxworth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Berkeley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Croydon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Rectory Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Manor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bute Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1