MELBOURNE ROAD, SM6 8SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8SB

MELBOURNE ROAD, SM6 8SB, Sutton has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.09 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8SB 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 8SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8SB, encompassing approximately 7382 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SM6 8SB 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

MELBOURNE ROAD, SM6 8SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3014.09500.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.0626.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.57-22.22%
Burglary101.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.350.00%
Drugs81.08166.67%
Public order41.08100.00%
Robbery40.54300.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-33.33%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.030.00%
Vehicle crime61.080.00%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Burglary40.680.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Other theft30.41200.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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 order10.140.00%

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 offences10.14-96.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.922700.00%
Shoplifting203.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.710.00%
Vehicle crime92.300.00%
Public order51.22400.00%
Robbery40.68300.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 order10.41-80.00%
Robbery10.14-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.60-34.15%
Anti-social behaviour153.66-16.67%
Shoplifting112.0310.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4928.57%
Vehicle crime71.220.00%
Other theft60.950.00%
Public order50.81150.00%
Robbery40.68-66.67%
Drugs40.5433.33%
Burglary30.54-66.67%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.1217.14%
Anti-social behaviour185.5538.46%
Robbery122.44200.00%
Shoplifting101.6342.86%
Burglary91.35800.00%
Vehicle crime71.22250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.95250.00%
Other theft60.9520.00%
Theft from the person30.81-25.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Public order20.41-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.7812.90%
Anti-social behaviour134.74-23.53%
Public order101.76400.00%
Shoplifting71.350.00%
Other theft50.95-54.55%
Robbery40.68-42.86%
Theft from the person40.54300.00%
Bicycle theft30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.200.00%
Other theft112.300.00%
Robbery71.490.00%
Shoplifting70.950.00%
Vehicle crime60.950.00%
Burglary50.810.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
April 202417
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
May 20241
April 202428
March 20241
January 202427
December 202341
November 202335
October 202331

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20245
April 202420
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

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 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM6 8SB 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. Ross Road
    Total6
    Drugs4
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carew Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Queen'S Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rosswood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shotfield
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Beddington Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Elgin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1