KT1 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 1HW

KT1 1HW, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.78 per 1,000 population. This KT1 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 1HW, encompassing approximately 2716 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (176.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)

KT1 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 63
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 37
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16

KT1 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7278.78176.92%
Anti-social behaviour3126.503.33%
Violence and sexual offences3011.4120.00%
Other theft2511.04212.50%
Bicycle theft189.20125.00%
Theft from the person136.638.33%
Public order94.79-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3175.00%
Drugs42.58-33.33%
Robbery21.47-33.33%
Burglary10.74-85.71%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3051.54-11.76%
Shoplifting2611.04-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences259.570.00%
Theft from the person129.20-47.83%
Public order104.4225.00%
Bicycle theft83.68166.67%
Other theft82.94-52.94%
Burglary72.94133.33%
Drugs62.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Robbery31.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3458.1670.00%
Shoplifting3212.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences2511.78-40.48%
Theft from the person239.20109.09%
Other theft178.4754.55%
Drugs86.2614.29%
Public order82.9460.00%
Burglary32.94200.00%
Bicycle theft31.10-25.00%
Robbery31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4257.437.69%
Shoplifting3215.46-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour2011.78-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson167.3645.45%
Other theft115.89-38.89%
Theft from the person114.05-59.26%
Drugs74.05-58.82%
Public order52.58-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.84-42.86%
Other crime41.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3970.6830.00%
Shoplifting3314.36-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour2712.15-12.90%
Theft from the person279.9428.57%
Other theft189.94-18.18%
Drugs176.63112.50%
Criminal damage and arson116.26120.00%
Bicycle theft74.05-12.50%
Public order62.58-53.85%
Vehicle crime32.2150.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Robbery10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3768.4732.14%
Anti-social behaviour3113.62-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences3011.41-14.29%
Other theft2211.04-31.25%
Theft from the person218.105.00%
Public order137.7318.18%
Drugs84.79-20.00%
Bicycle theft82.94-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.94-50.00%
Robbery41.84300.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3572.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour3412.880.00%
Other theft3212.520.00%
Shoplifting2811.780.00%
Theft from the person2010.310.00%
Bicycle theft137.360.00%
Public order114.790.00%
Drugs104.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.680.00%
Burglary23.680.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
April 202434
January 202420
December 202327
November 202331
October 202334

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20248
April 202417
January 202411
December 202318
November 202322
October 202332

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
April 202425
January 202442
December 202339
November 202330
October 202335

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 202416
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 202317
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202426
April 202432
January 202432
December 202333
November 202337
October 202328

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202423
January 202411
December 202327
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total63
    Shoplifting43
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Church Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Lady Booth Road
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wadbrook Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 8. Eden Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 9. Thames Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft6
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Watersplash Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Market Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Bath Passage
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Union Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 17. Horse Fair
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bishops Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Penrhyn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Kensington Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St James' Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kingston Hall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Palmer Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Woodbines Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1