BRIDGE ROAD, SM6 8SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8SQ

BRIDGE ROAD, SM6 8SQ, Sutton has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.82 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8SQ 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 8SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8SQ, encompassing approximately 7523 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM6 8SQ area, explore the SM6 8SQ 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: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SM6 8SQ 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

BRIDGE ROAD, SM6 8SQ 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3013.82500.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.9930.77%
Anti-social behaviour152.26-16.67%
Burglary101.99150.00%
Drugs81.33166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.06-12.50%
Public order50.9325.00%
Vehicle crime50.660.00%
Robbery40.66300.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.730.00%
Vehicle crime51.060.00%
Shoplifting50.660.00%
Public order40.66300.00%
Burglary40.530.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Other theft30.40200.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
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 theft10.270.00%
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 offences10.13-96.43%

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 offences2811.832700.00%
Shoplifting203.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.660.00%
Vehicle crime102.390.00%
Public order51.33400.00%
Robbery40.66300.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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%
Robbery10.13-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.49-44.19%
Anti-social behaviour143.19-12.50%
Shoplifting111.8610.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.4642.86%
Vehicle crime101.3366.67%
Other theft61.330.00%
Public order50.80150.00%
Burglary40.66-60.00%
Robbery40.53-66.67%
Drugs40.5333.33%
Theft from the person20.530.00%

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 offences4315.6834.38%
Anti-social behaviour165.7233.33%
Robbery122.13200.00%
Burglary101.59900.00%
Shoplifting101.3342.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.33250.00%
Other theft60.9320.00%
Vehicle crime60.8050.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Theft from the person20.40-50.00%
Public order20.27-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.3010.34%
Anti-social behaviour124.25-33.33%
Public order101.59400.00%
Shoplifting71.330.00%
Other theft50.93-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.66-42.86%
Robbery40.53-42.86%
Theft from the person40.53300.00%
Bicycle theft30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.850.00%
Other theft112.390.00%
Vehicle crime71.460.00%
Robbery70.930.00%
Shoplifting70.930.00%
Burglary50.930.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
April 202418
January 202414
December 202316
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
May 20241
April 202428
March 20241
January 202424
December 202343
November 202332
October 202329

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20232
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 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
January 20244
December 202310
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 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 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

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 8SQ 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
    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. Alcester Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Shotfield
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Beddington Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elgin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Bute Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1