HERON WAY, SM6 9DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 9DX

HERON WAY, SM6 9DX, Sutton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This SM6 9DX 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 9DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 9DX, encompassing approximately 5005 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

SM6 9DX 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

HERON WAY, SM6 9DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.79450.00%
Vehicle crime102.20900.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.00-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.80-36.36%
Public order21.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.19120.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.20-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.000.00%
Public order20.80-60.00%
Shoplifting20.40-94.29%
Burglary20.40-60.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3514.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.991600.00%
Public order53.400.00%
Burglary51.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.98130.77%
Shoplifting135.9944.44%
Vehicle crime52.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00300.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-25.00%
Burglary20.60-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.99-13.33%
Shoplifting92.6012.50%
Burglary61.80200.00%
Vehicle crime51.20-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-60.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.99-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour103.00-23.08%
Shoplifting82.0060.00%
Vehicle crime71.60133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.5985.71%
Anti-social behaviour135.1944.44%
Shoplifting52.60-28.57%
Public order31.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-25.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Robbery20.40-60.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.800.00%
Shoplifting71.800.00%
Robbery51.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202417
March 20241
January 202430
December 202313
November 202315
October 202326
September 202314

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 202435
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM6 9DX 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. Cosdach Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Cayley Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Amy Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cody Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Defiant Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Daimler Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Wordsworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chalice Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Link Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1