WEST AVENUE, SM6 8PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8PH

WEST AVENUE, SM6 8PH, Sutton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8PH 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 8PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8PH, encompassing approximately 3615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SM6 8PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merebank Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Stafford Road with total crimes: 2
  • High View Avenue with total crimes: 2

WEST AVENUE, SM6 8PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.70150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.1133.33%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-50.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.530.00%
Drugs31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.60-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.810.00%
Robbery31.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merebank Lane
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High View Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clouston Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horatius Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. East Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Three Angels Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Capel Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1