LINK LANE, SM6 9EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 9EB

LINK LANE, SM6 9EB, Sutton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population. This SM6 9EB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM6 postcode area, which has experienced 212 crimes and a crime rate of 5.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM6 9EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 9EB, encompassing approximately 5091 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM6 9EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carew Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chalice Close with total crimes: 5
  • Olley Close with total crimes: 2

LINK LANE, SM6 9EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Other theft30.59200.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.52500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Burglary40.790.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.30-30.77%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Other theft40.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-25.00%
Burglary20.59-71.43%
Public order10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.50-7.14%
Burglary72.55600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0940.00%
Public order32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-75.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Burglary10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.3642.86%
Other theft41.96300.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.370.00%
Vehicle crime51.180.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20246
March 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 202314
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 202312
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Carew Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Chalice Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Olley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Mead
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B271
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Shaw Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lavender Vale
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Mellows Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Spooner Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Haslemere Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Redford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1