SM6 8QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8QT

SM6 8QT, Sutton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8QT 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 8QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8QT, encompassing approximately 6104 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SM6 8QT 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
  • Melbourne Road with total crimes: 3

SM6 8QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.750.00%
Drugs51.15400.00%
Vehicle crime50.8225.00%
Burglary40.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1075.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.82-42.86%
Other theft40.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.7775.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.15-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences41.15-63.64%
Public order30.66200.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.4183.33%
Violence and sexual offences111.80-54.17%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Burglary10.49-80.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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 offences247.2126.32%
Anti-social behaviour63.930.00%
Burglary50.98400.00%
Vehicle crime40.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.9090.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.110.00%
Other theft30.98-40.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.64-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.980.00%
Other theft50.82400.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.4950.00%
Public order30.4950.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.130.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 202411
December 202324
November 202319
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202313

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 1 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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 8QT 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. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bandon Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Demesne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. B271
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Elgin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chalice Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Bute Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Beddington Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1