THE BITTOMS, KT1 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 2AE

THE BITTOMS, KT1 2AE, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.39 per 1,000 population. This KT1 2AE 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 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 2AE, encompassing approximately 3209 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)

KT1 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Church Street with total crimes: 13
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11

THE BITTOMS, KT1 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2937.39-9.38%
Violence and sexual offences249.0420.00%
Other theft177.48142.86%
Bicycle theft155.30200.00%
Shoplifting104.67100.00%
Public order73.120.00%
Theft from the person62.18-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.8766.67%
Drugs51.560.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3230.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences209.9711.11%
Other theft76.23-56.25%
Public order72.1875.00%
Theft from the person72.18-58.82%
Burglary62.18100.00%
Bicycle theft51.8766.67%
Drugs51.56-37.50%
Shoplifting51.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Robbery10.93-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3237.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.971700.00%
Theft from the person175.610.00%
Other theft165.300.00%
Shoplifting154.990.00%
Drugs84.670.00%
Public order42.490.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Bicycle theft30.930.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3742.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.53-23.08%
Shoplifting196.2358.33%
Criminal damage and arson175.9254.55%
Other theft95.30-30.77%
Theft from the person92.80-57.14%
Drugs72.80-46.15%
Bicycle theft52.180.00%
Other crime41.560.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Burglary30.93-25.00%
Robbery10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3746.7419.35%
Anti-social behaviour2611.53-21.21%
Theft from the person218.1050.00%
Drugs136.5462.50%
Other theft134.05-23.53%
Shoplifting124.05-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson113.74120.00%
Bicycle theft53.43-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.56100.00%
Burglary41.25300.00%
Public order31.25-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3346.74-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences3110.2810.71%
Other theft179.66-37.04%
Shoplifting175.30-5.56%
Theft from the person145.300.00%
Drugs84.36-11.11%
Bicycle theft82.49-38.46%
Public order82.4914.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-54.55%
Other crime31.560.00%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3451.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences2810.590.00%
Other theft278.720.00%
Shoplifting188.410.00%
Theft from the person145.610.00%
Bicycle theft134.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.050.00%
Drugs93.430.00%
Public order72.800.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
April 202432
January 202420
December 202326
November 202333
October 202334

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 202416
January 20249
December 202313
November 202317
October 202327

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202418
February 20241
January 202437
December 202337
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 202417
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 20247
December 202313
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202415
January 202419
December 202312
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202417
January 20249
December 202321
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
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 2AE postcode area is presented below.

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