SM6 8TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8TH

SM6 8TH, Sutton has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8TH 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 8TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8TH, encompassing approximately 7074 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SM6 8TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodcote Mews with total crimes: 13
  • Ross Road with total crimes: 7
  • Carew Road with total crimes: 6

SM6 8TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.34500.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.7020.00%
Drugs71.70250.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.99-53.33%
Vehicle crime60.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Burglary40.57100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.120.00%
Other theft51.41400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 theft10.280.00%
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 order10.28-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-93.75%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.931500.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.260.00%
Vehicle crime91.700.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Robbery30.42200.00%
Public order30.42200.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 order10.42-80.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.47-56.76%
Anti-social behaviour142.2627.27%
Shoplifting81.98166.67%
Vehicle crime71.1340.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.990.00%
Public order50.85400.00%
Burglary30.71-50.00%
Other theft30.42-50.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Robbery20.28-71.43%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.3068.18%
Anti-social behaviour115.2357.14%
Robbery71.55250.00%
Burglary60.99500.00%
Other theft60.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85200.00%
Vehicle crime50.85400.00%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Shoplifting30.42-57.14%
Theft from the person20.42-50.00%
Public order10.28-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.344.76%
Public order83.11166.67%
Shoplifting71.1375.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.9940.00%
Theft from the person40.990.00%
Other theft40.57-55.56%
Robbery20.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-33.33%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-75.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.620.00%
Other theft92.970.00%
Robbery51.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.710.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Shoplifting40.570.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Public order30.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
May 20241
April 202416
March 20241
January 202416
December 202337
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 202412
January 202414
December 202311
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 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 20232
November 20234

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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