KT1 1EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 1EP

KT1 1EP, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 328 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 89.99 per 1,000 population. This KT1 1EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader KT1 postcode area, which has experienced 421 crimes and a crime rate of 17.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this KT1 1EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 1EP, encompassing approximately 3644 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the KT1 1EP area, explore the KT1 1EP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (181.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (56.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

KT1 1EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 72
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 37
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 37

KT1 1EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9089.99181.25%
Violence and sexual offences5824.6956.76%
Anti-social behaviour5415.91-14.29%
Other theft3814.82192.31%
Bicycle theft2210.43100.00%
Theft from the person216.0410.53%
Public order155.767.14%
Criminal damage and arson144.12133.33%
Drugs53.84-50.00%
Robbery41.3733.33%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6358.996.78%
Violence and sexual offences3717.29-24.49%
Shoplifting3210.15-49.21%
Theft from the person198.78-56.82%
Public order145.2116.67%
Other theft133.84-63.89%
Bicycle theft113.57120.00%
Drugs103.0211.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.74500.00%
Burglary51.65-16.67%
Robbery31.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-60.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6380.666.78%
Anti-social behaviour5917.2928.26%
Violence and sexual offences4916.19-19.67%
Theft from the person4413.4476.00%
Other theft3612.0720.00%
Public order129.88-25.00%
Drugs93.29-43.75%
Burglary62.47200.00%
Bicycle theft51.65-16.67%
Robbery51.3766.67%
Vehicle crime51.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6182.86-4.69%
Shoplifting5916.7418.00%
Anti-social behaviour4616.19-16.36%
Criminal damage and arson3012.6257.89%
Other theft308.23-9.09%
Theft from the person258.23-44.44%
Drugs166.86-33.33%
Public order164.39-20.00%
Bicycle theft64.39-33.33%
Other crime41.65300.00%
Vehicle crime31.10-50.00%
Robbery30.8250.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6491.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour5517.56-9.84%
Shoplifting5015.09-13.79%
Theft from the person4513.72-6.25%
Other theft3312.35-21.43%
Drugs249.0560.00%
Public order206.5817.65%
Criminal damage and arson195.49216.67%
Bicycle theft95.21-18.18%
Vehicle crime62.47200.00%
Burglary51.65150.00%
Robbery21.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6189.990.00%
Shoplifting5816.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences5615.910.00%
Theft from the person4815.360.00%
Other theft4213.170.00%
Public order1711.520.00%
Drugs154.660.00%
Bicycle theft114.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.020.00%
Robbery41.650.00%
Possession of weapons31.100.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 56.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202463
April 202459
January 202446
December 202355
November 202361

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202413
April 202436
January 202430
December 202333
November 202342

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 54.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202437
April 202449
January 202461
December 202364
November 202356

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
April 202412
January 202416
December 202320
November 202317

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20241
January 202430
December 202319
November 20236

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
April 20249
January 202416
December 202324
November 202315

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 352 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 58.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202432
April 202463
January 202459
December 202350
November 202358

A total of 202 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202444
January 202425
December 202345
November 202348

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT1 1EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total72
    Shoplifting47
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total37
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Bicycle theft5
    Other theft5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Clarence Street
    Total37
    Shoplifting19
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nipper Alley
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Lady Booth Road
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Weston Park
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Fife Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Wood Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 13. Wadbrook Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 14. Eden Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 15. Thames Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft6
  • 16. Kingston
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Watersplash Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 19. Castle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Market Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Bath Passage
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fairfield North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Old London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 24. Union Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 25. Horse Fair
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fairfield South
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fairfield East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bishops Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1