SM6 9FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 9FQ

SM6 9FQ, Sutton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This SM6 9FQ 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 9FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 9FQ, encompassing approximately 4435 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM6 9FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mcintosh Close with total crimes: 4
  • Douglas Close with total crimes: 4
  • Brabazon Avenue with total crimes: 2

SM6 9FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences128.12-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour92.7128.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.030.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Shoplifting20.68-94.29%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Public order10.45-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

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
Shoplifting3519.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.892500.00%
Public order75.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-97.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.8875.00%
Shoplifting137.8944.44%
Vehicle crime52.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2417.65%
Shoplifting94.5112.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-71.43%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.85-45.16%
Anti-social behaviour143.8340.00%
Shoplifting83.1660.00%
Vehicle crime51.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.13400.00%
Public order41.13-20.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.75121.43%
Anti-social behaviour106.9925.00%
Public order52.25-16.67%
Shoplifting51.13-16.67%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-71.43%
Robbery10.45-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.160.00%
Vehicle crime71.800.00%
Shoplifting61.580.00%
Public order61.350.00%
Robbery31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202426
March 20241
January 202435
December 202320
November 202317
October 202331
September 202314

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 202314
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202435
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

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

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Mcintosh Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Douglas Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brabazon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Typhoon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Daimler Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Mollison Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Olley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Merlin Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Redwing Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Handley Page Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Plesman Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Amy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Vanguard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lancastrian Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spartan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shaw Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stirling Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Adastra Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Jean Batten Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1