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

Overview of Crime in SM6 8SL

MELBOURNE ROAD, SM6 8SL, Sutton has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.09 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8SL 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 8SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8SL, encompassing approximately 7639 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM6 8SL area, explore the SM6 8SL Area information page.
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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 (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

SM6 8SL 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

MELBOURNE ROAD, SM6 8SL 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
Shoplifting2913.09480.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.8054.55%
Anti-social behaviour132.23-23.53%
Burglary101.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.31-12.50%
Drugs70.92133.33%
Vehicle crime60.9250.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 behaviour177.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.440.00%
Shoplifting51.050.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Burglary40.520.00%
Other theft40.52300.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Public order20.39100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

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 theft10.260.00%
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 order10.26-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.392400.00%
Shoplifting203.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.620.00%
Vehicle crime102.360.00%
Public order51.31400.00%
Robbery40.65300.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

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 order10.39-80.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.57-41.86%
Anti-social behaviour173.276.25%
Shoplifting112.2337.50%
Vehicle crime101.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3112.50%
Other theft71.1816.67%
Burglary50.92-50.00%
Public order50.65400.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery20.26-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.7930.30%
Anti-social behaviour165.6333.33%
Robbery102.09233.33%
Burglary101.31900.00%
Shoplifting81.3114.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.05300.00%
Other theft61.0520.00%
Vehicle crime50.7925.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Theft from the person20.39-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.13-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.866.45%
Anti-social behaviour124.32-25.00%
Public order101.57400.00%
Shoplifting71.310.00%
Other theft50.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-42.86%
Theft from the person40.52300.00%
Robbery30.52-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Burglary10.26-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.0440.91%
Anti-social behaviour164.06-27.27%
Other theft102.09400.00%
Vehicle crime71.3140.00%
Robbery70.920.00%
Shoplifting70.920.00%
Burglary50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-50.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Public order20.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.880.00%
Public order82.880.00%
Robbery71.050.00%
Shoplifting70.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.920.00%
Burglary50.790.00%
Vehicle crime50.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202418
January 202417
December 202316
November 202312
October 202316
September 202322

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
May 20241
April 202425
March 20241
January 202425
December 202343
November 202333
October 202331
September 202322

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.75 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 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 202310
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 202310
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
September 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

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 8SL 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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Ross Road
    Total7
    Drugs4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Carew Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Manor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maldon Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rosswood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Bute Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1