SM6 8QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8QS

SM6 8QS, Sutton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8QS 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 8QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8QS, encompassing approximately 6533 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SM6 8QS 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
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4

SM6 8QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.38-30.00%
Drugs51.07400.00%
Vehicle crime50.7766.67%
Burglary40.77300.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4650.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.5911.11%
Violence and sexual offences61.53-25.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.75-30.77%
Vehicle crime81.3814.29%
Violence and sexual offences81.22-33.33%
Public order31.220.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.19116.67%
Violence and sexual offences121.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime71.8475.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Other theft30.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.67-14.29%
Burglary40.92300.00%
Vehicle crime40.61100.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4650.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.6560.00%
Public order73.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.070.00%
Other theft41.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-33.33%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.30-53.33%
Other theft51.07400.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-20.00%
Burglary30.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.46200.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Shoplifting20.46-33.33%
Drugs10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.300.00%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20248
January 202412
December 202324
November 202324
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
September 20233

A total of 4 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
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM6 8QS 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rosswood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bandon Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Demesne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. B271
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elgin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Chalice Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Bute Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Beddington Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1