SM6 8RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8RG

SM6 8RG, Sutton has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.32 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8RG 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 8RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8RG, encompassing approximately 6844 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (480.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

SM6 8RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Woodcote Mews with total crimes: 13

SM6 8RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2914.32480.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.2441.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.48-23.53%
Burglary81.9060.00%
Drugs81.17700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.8850.00%
Public order40.8833.33%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Robbery30.44200.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.750.00%
Burglary51.020.00%
Shoplifting50.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.730.00%
Public order30.58200.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

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 theft10.290.00%
Public order10.150.00%

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 order10.29-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.83%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.402300.00%
Shoplifting203.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.920.00%
Vehicle crime52.340.00%
Robbery40.73300.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Public order30.44200.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 order10.44-80.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.54-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour123.80-20.00%
Shoplifting111.7557.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.610.00%
Other theft50.88-37.50%
Public order50.73150.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Burglary30.44-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.44-57.14%
Theft from the person20.44-50.00%
Robbery20.29-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.0526.92%
Anti-social behaviour154.8236.36%
Robbery92.19200.00%
Other theft81.3160.00%
Vehicle crime71.1775.00%
Shoplifting71.020.00%
Burglary71.02600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.02500.00%
Theft from the person40.880.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Public order20.44-75.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.80-21.43%
Public order81.6160.00%
Shoplifting71.170.00%
Other theft51.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.73-33.33%
Theft from the person40.58300.00%
Robbery30.58-50.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.2744.44%
Anti-social behaviour143.80-6.67%
Other theft102.05900.00%
Shoplifting71.460.00%
Vehicle crime61.020.00%
Robbery60.88-14.29%
Public order50.880.00%
Burglary40.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-57.14%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.630.00%
Robbery72.190.00%
Shoplifting71.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.020.00%
Vehicle crime61.020.00%
Public order50.880.00%
Other crime40.730.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202416
January 202412
December 202315
November 202311
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202426
December 202333
November 202326
October 202326
September 202318

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20245
April 202420
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 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
September 20237

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 8RG 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. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 3. Woodcote Mews
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Holmwood Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ross Road
    Total6
    Drugs4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rosswood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stanley Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Shotfield
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Beddington Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Blenheim Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Stanley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Turpin Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1