SM6 8DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8DU

SM6 8DU, Sutton has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8DU 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 8DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8DU, encompassing approximately 5750 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM6 8DU area, explore the SM6 8DU 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SM6 8DU 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

SM6 8DU 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2011.48900.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.4830.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2614.29%
Burglary71.39133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.22300.00%
Public order30.70-62.50%
Other theft30.5250.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.35100.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.61-56.52%
Public order81.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-36.36%
Burglary31.2250.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.35-84.62%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.6115.00%
Shoplifting134.001200.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.26175.00%
Vehicle crime51.91-61.54%
Public order40.87100.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.26-28.57%
Vehicle crime133.48225.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.2642.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-55.56%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Robbery20.35-50.00%
Public order20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-85.71%

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 offences2811.8347.37%
Anti-social behaviour94.8780.00%
Shoplifting71.57250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2275.00%
Burglary41.2233.33%
Robbery40.70100.00%
Vehicle crime40.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-50.00%
Public order10.17-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.70-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour53.30-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.87-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-33.33%
Public order40.70300.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Other theft20.52-50.00%
Robbery20.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.35100.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.43-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour93.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime71.5775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2220.00%
Robbery41.04-20.00%
Other theft40.70-20.00%
Burglary30.70-40.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.17-83.33%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.520.00%
Public order62.090.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Robbery50.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202411
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202423
January 202420
December 202328
November 202319
October 202321
September 202326

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

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 20242
April 202413
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
January 202413
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM6 8DU 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. Park Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Acre Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wallington Corner
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Lakin Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 12. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1