SM6 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 9AF

SM6 9AF, Sutton has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This SM6 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 9AF, encompassing approximately 4745 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM6 9AF area, explore the SM6 9AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM6 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Mcintosh Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hanno Close with total crimes: 4

SM6 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.118.33%
Shoplifting122.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.530.00%
Vehicle crime71.90600.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.80-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour92.5328.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.900.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Public order20.63-71.43%
Shoplifting20.42-94.29%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3517.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.372500.00%
Public order75.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.21-97.37%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.3880.95%
Shoplifting138.0144.44%
Vehicle crime62.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2625.00%
Theft from the person21.050.00%
Burglary20.42-33.33%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.0616.67%
Shoplifting94.4212.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.90-73.33%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.85-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour153.797.14%
Shoplifting83.1660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.69500.00%
Vehicle crime51.26150.00%
Public order41.05-20.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.740.00%
Public order52.950.00%
Shoplifting51.050.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202426
March 20241
January 202438
December 202321
November 202318
October 202332

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202435
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM6 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 2. Mcintosh Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hanno Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Avro Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Heron Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Cayley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Amy Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Mosquito Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Olley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barnard Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Redwing Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cody Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Plesman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Defiant Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Daimler Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Hurricane Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stirling Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Mollison Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Vickers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Handley Page Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1