KT1 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 1NU

KT1 1NU, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 346 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 124.78 per 1,000 population. This KT1 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 1NU, encompassing approximately 2772 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (172.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (31.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

KT1 1NU 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 1NU 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 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting90124.78172.73%
Violence and sexual offences6232.4631.91%
Anti-social behaviour5622.36-17.65%
Other theft3920.20200.00%
Bicycle theft2714.06145.45%
Theft from the person219.745.00%
Public order167.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.77100.00%
Drugs65.05-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.16150.00%
Robbery41.8033.33%
Burglary31.44-50.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6885.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences4724.524600.00%
Shoplifting3316.950.00%
Theft from the person2011.901900.00%
Public order167.210.00%
Other theft135.770.00%
Bicycle theft114.690.00%
Drugs113.971000.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.970.00%
Burglary62.520.00%
Robbery32.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.360.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.08-97.44%
Theft from the person10.36-97.87%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-98.48%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69122.980.00%
Shoplifting6724.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences6624.160.00%
Theft from the person4723.800.00%
Other theft3916.950.00%
Public order1314.061200.00%
Drugs94.690.00%
Burglary83.250.00%
Vehicle crime82.890.00%
Bicycle theft72.890.00%
Robbery62.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.36-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67119.011.52%
Shoplifting5924.1615.69%
Anti-social behaviour5421.28-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson3219.4760.00%
Other theft3211.54-8.57%
Theft from the person2611.54-44.68%
Drugs239.38-4.17%
Public order178.29-19.05%
Bicycle theft66.13-40.00%
Other crime42.16300.00%
Vehicle crime31.44-57.14%
Robbery31.0850.00%
Burglary31.08-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66125.5011.86%
Anti-social behaviour5823.80-7.94%
Shoplifting5120.92-12.07%
Theft from the person4718.39-2.08%
Other theft3516.95-18.60%
Drugs2412.6241.18%
Public order218.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson207.57300.00%
Bicycle theft107.21-9.09%
Vehicle crime73.61133.33%
Burglary52.5266.67%
Robbery21.80-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63122.2618.87%
Violence and sexual offences5922.72-9.23%
Shoplifting5821.2838.10%
Theft from the person4820.9241.18%
Other theft4317.31-25.86%
Public order1815.51-21.74%
Drugs176.49-5.56%
Bicycle theft116.13-50.00%
Robbery53.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.80-61.54%
Possession of weapons31.8050.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Burglary31.08-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65125.860.00%
Other theft5823.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour5320.920.00%
Shoplifting4219.110.00%
Theft from the person3415.150.00%
Public order2312.260.00%
Bicycle theft228.290.00%
Drugs187.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.490.00%
Burglary104.690.00%
Robbery33.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20241
January 202432
December 202320
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 421 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202468
April 202469
January 202454
December 202358
November 202363
October 202353

A total of 260 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202413
May 20241
April 202439
January 202432
December 202335
November 202343
October 202358

A total of 434 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202447
July 20241
May 20241
April 202466
January 202467
December 202366
November 202359
October 202365

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202413
March 20241
January 202417
December 202321
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20241
April 20249
January 202423
December 202324
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202411
April 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 400 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202433
April 202467
January 202459
December 202351
November 202358
October 202342

A total of 245 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241
April 202447
January 202426
December 202347
November 202348
October 202334

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20232

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT1 1NU 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nipper Alley
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lady Booth Road
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Weston Park
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person2
  • 11. Fife Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 18. Castle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Market Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Seven Kings Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bath Passage
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fairfield North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Old London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Union Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 26. Horse Fair
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Fairfield East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lovekyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Bishops Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1