ROSS ROAD, SM6 8QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8QW

ROSS ROAD, SM6 8QW, Sutton has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.26 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8QW 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 8QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8QW, encompassing approximately 7501 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM6 8QW area, explore the SM6 8QW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (460.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SM6 8QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 25
  • Woodcote Mews with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

ROSS ROAD, SM6 8QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2812.26460.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.7345.45%
Drugs82.13166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.07-52.94%
Burglary81.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.0720.00%
Vehicle crime60.80100.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Robbery30.40200.00%
Other theft20.40-66.67%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.270.00%
Other theft61.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Shoplifting50.670.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Public order20.40100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.27-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.65%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.402200.00%
Shoplifting173.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.270.00%
Vehicle crime102.130.00%
Public order51.33400.00%
Robbery40.67300.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.40-80.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.45%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.06-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour152.9315.38%
Shoplifting112.0083.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.470.00%
Vehicle crime81.0760.00%
Other theft51.07-16.67%
Public order50.67400.00%
Burglary40.67-60.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Robbery20.27-77.78%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.1335.48%
Anti-social behaviour135.6044.44%
Burglary101.73400.00%
Robbery91.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.20300.00%
Shoplifting61.07-14.29%
Other theft60.8050.00%
Vehicle crime50.8066.67%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Theft from the person20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.13-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.136.90%
Public order94.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.20-10.00%
Shoplifting71.200.00%
Theft from the person40.93300.00%
Other theft40.53-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.53-50.00%
Robbery30.40-50.00%
Burglary20.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.930.00%
Other theft113.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.470.00%
Shoplifting71.330.00%
Robbery60.930.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Burglary40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202422
December 202342
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20245
April 202417
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
April 202416
January 202415
December 202313
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 202310
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Railway Approach
    Total25
    Shoplifting16
    Burglary4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodcote Mews
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Ross Road
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Carew Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rosswood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bandon Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Demesne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. B271
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elgin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Chalice Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Bute Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1