KT1 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 2AB

KT1 2AB, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.76 per 1,000 population. This KT1 2AB 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 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 2AB, encompassing approximately 4273 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the KT1 2AB area, explore the KT1 2AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

KT1 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Lady Booth Road with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

KT1 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2521.76-19.35%
Violence and sexual offences225.854.76%
Other theft125.15100.00%
Shoplifting82.81166.67%
Public order71.87-12.50%
Theft from the person61.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4066.67%
Drugs51.170.00%
Bicycle theft31.1750.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3121.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.2540.00%
Public order84.91166.67%
Burglary61.8750.00%
Other theft61.40-57.14%
Drugs51.40-16.67%
Theft from the person51.17-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Shoplifting30.70-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3123.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.251400.00%
Other theft143.510.00%
Theft from the person133.280.00%
Shoplifting113.040.00%
Drugs62.570.00%
Burglary41.400.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-96.97%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.85-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour207.72-23.08%
Shoplifting134.6862.50%
Other theft113.04-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.5728.57%
Theft from the person92.11-52.63%
Drugs62.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.4066.67%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Burglary30.70-40.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.96-25.71%
Theft from the person196.0846.15%
Drugs124.4571.43%
Other theft122.81-20.00%
Shoplifting82.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8740.00%
Burglary51.64400.00%
Vehicle crime41.1733.33%
Public order30.94-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.70-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3533.009.38%
Violence and sexual offences348.199.68%
Other theft157.96-34.78%
Theft from the person133.510.00%
Public order83.040.00%
Shoplifting81.87-38.46%
Drugs71.870.00%
Bicycle theft71.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3235.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences317.490.00%
Other theft237.250.00%
Shoplifting135.380.00%
Theft from the person133.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.040.00%
Public order82.340.00%
Bicycle theft71.870.00%
Drugs71.640.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202431
April 202431
January 202420
December 202326
November 202335
October 202332

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202414
January 202411
December 202312
November 202315
October 202323

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
April 202415
February 20241
January 202433
December 202334
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202411
January 202413
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202413
January 20249
December 202319
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 2AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lady Booth Road
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Wadbrook Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 5. Eden Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Watersplash Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Market Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Bath Passage
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Union Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 14. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Penrhyn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Kensington Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St James' Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Kingston Hall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Palmer Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Knight'S Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Portsmouth Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Woodbines Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Southsea Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Riverside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1