SM6 8TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8TJ

SM6 8TJ, Sutton has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8TJ 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 8TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8TJ, encompassing approximately 6622 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM6 8TJ area, explore the SM6 8TJ 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 (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SM6 8TJ 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 8TJ 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
Shoplifting128.46500.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.819.09%
Anti-social behaviour71.81-30.00%
Drugs61.06500.00%
Vehicle crime50.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Burglary40.60300.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.89-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.6611.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Other theft40.60100.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-66.67%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime91.8180.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.36-30.77%
Robbery31.3650.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.30-66.67%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.46-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.4285.71%
Shoplifting61.96200.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Other theft40.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Burglary20.30-71.43%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.5136.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.530.00%
Burglary71.06600.00%
Other theft51.060.00%
Vehicle crime50.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76300.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 offences227.7046.67%
Public order83.32166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.210.00%
Other theft51.06-37.50%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.15-80.00%
Burglary10.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1525.00%
Other theft82.27700.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.06-28.57%
Shoplifting40.76-42.86%
Robbery30.600.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45200.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.110.00%
Shoplifting71.810.00%
Vehicle crime71.060.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202412
January 202416
December 202330
November 202322
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20249
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
September 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 8TJ 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Clyde Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Rosswood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Stafford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bandon Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Demesne Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chalice Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Bute Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Beddington Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1