MORTON GARDENS, SM6 8EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8EX

MORTON GARDENS, SM6 8EX, Sutton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8EX 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 8EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8EX, encompassing approximately 6139 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SM6 8EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ross Road with total crimes: 7
  • Carew Road with total crimes: 6
  • Maldon Road with total crimes: 4

MORTON GARDENS, SM6 8EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime74.89133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.14100.00%
Drugs50.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49200.00%
Burglary30.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.44-40.00%
Other theft30.49200.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.49-57.14%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.91-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1425.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%
Burglary10.16-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime105.38150.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.63-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.65100.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.38100.00%
Vehicle crime43.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33100.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.42-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.65-71.43%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.050.00%
Vehicle crime71.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.140.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Public order10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 202320
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ross Road
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Carew Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Rookwood Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Demesne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Rectory Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bute Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1