THE CHASE, SM6 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8LY

THE CHASE, SM6 8LY, Sutton has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.74 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8LY, encompassing approximately 2942 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (97) incidents (1516.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SM6 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 98
  • Merebank Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 2

THE CHASE, SM6 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9738.741516.67%
Violence and sexual offences532.960.00%
Vehicle crime51.70150.00%
Burglary41.7033.33%
Drugs11.360.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.440.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.8025.00%
Shoplifting31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-60.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.4825.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.70-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.7033.33%
Drugs31.36200.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.17250.00%
Burglary52.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.06-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-60.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.5025.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Vehicle crime41.3633.33%
Robbery41.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-85.71%
Burglary10.340.00%

In September 2023, 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 arson76.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 20246
April 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total98
    Shoplifting97
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Merebank Lane
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High View Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Collyer Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Horatius Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. East Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Three Angels Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Capel Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Stafford Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1