SM6 8UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 8UX

SM6 8UX, Sutton has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.86 per 1,000 population. This SM6 8UX 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 8UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 8UX, encompassing approximately 5576 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM6 8UX area, explore the SM6 8UX 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)

SM6 8UX 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

SM6 8UX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3016.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.8750.00%
Burglary92.69125.00%
Public order51.6166.67%
Robbery40.90300.00%
Other theft40.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.72-33.33%
Drugs40.72100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.790.00%
Shoplifting51.080.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Other theft30.54200.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

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 theft10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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 order10.36-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-96.30%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.812600.00%
Shoplifting204.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.590.00%
Vehicle crime52.510.00%
Public order40.90300.00%
Robbery40.72300.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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 order10.54-80.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.89-7.14%
Shoplifting114.6610.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.97-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson91.6180.00%
Vehicle crime61.61-14.29%
Public order51.08150.00%
Robbery40.90-66.67%
Other theft40.72-42.86%
Drugs30.720.00%
Burglary30.54-62.50%
Theft from the person20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.47-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour165.0245.45%
Robbery122.87200.00%
Shoplifting102.1542.86%
Burglary81.79700.00%
Other theft71.4375.00%
Vehicle crime71.26250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26150.00%
Theft from the person40.900.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Public order20.54-77.78%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.633.57%
Anti-social behaviour115.20-42.11%
Public order91.97125.00%
Shoplifting71.610.00%
Robbery41.26-42.86%
Other theft40.72-60.00%
Theft from the person40.72300.00%
Bicycle theft30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-33.33%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.020.00%
Other theft103.410.00%
Robbery71.790.00%
Shoplifting71.260.00%
Vehicle crime61.260.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202414
January 20249
December 202316
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202426
December 202328
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

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 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 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 8UX 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. Holmwood Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Manor Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen'S Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Melbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ross Parade
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Rosswood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Shotfield
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Beddington Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Taylor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elgin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Stanley Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1