THE DRIVE, SM6 9LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM6 9LX

THE DRIVE, SM6 9LX, Sutton has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This SM6 9LX 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 9LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM6 9LX, encompassing approximately 1765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM6 9LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Ridge with total crimes: 3
  • Farm Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Tollhouse Lane with total crimes: 1

THE DRIVE, SM6 9LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.100.00%
Possession of weapons12.830.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.3650.00%
Robbery23.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.960.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.130.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

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August 20241

A total of 3 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
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

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August 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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January 20246
December 20234

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Ridge
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Farm Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Tollhouse Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1