ROOKWOOD AVENUE, SM6 8HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8HG

ROOKWOOD AVENUE, SM6 8HG, Sutton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8HG 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 8HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8HG, encompassing approximately 3413 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM6 8HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hallowell Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rookwood Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dell Close with total crimes: 2

ROOKWOOD AVENUE, SM6 8HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.52300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.93150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-57.14%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5775.00%
Vehicle crime52.05150.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.57133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8650.00%
Vehicle crime61.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20234

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20247
December 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
December 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hallowell Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rookwood Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Iberian Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Demesne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Ferrers Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Guy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rectory Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1