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

Overview of Crime in KT1 2AN

THE BITTOMS, KT1 2AN, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.90 per 1,000 population. This KT1 2AN 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 2AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 2AN, encompassing approximately 3340 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)

KT1 2AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 37
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Church Street with total crimes: 13

THE BITTOMS, KT1 2AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3047.90-9.09%
Shoplifting298.9861.11%
Violence and sexual offences288.6833.33%
Other theft228.38144.44%
Bicycle theft166.59220.00%
Theft from the person124.7920.00%
Public order83.59-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.40133.33%
Drugs52.10-37.50%
Burglary11.50-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3337.723.12%
Violence and sexual offences219.88-12.50%
Shoplifting186.29-21.74%
Theft from the person105.39-47.37%
Other theft92.99-43.75%
Public order92.69125.00%
Drugs82.690.00%
Burglary62.40100.00%
Bicycle theft51.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3241.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences249.582300.00%
Shoplifting237.190.00%
Theft from the person196.890.00%
Other theft165.690.00%
Drugs84.790.00%
Public order42.400.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.30-97.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4047.900.00%
Shoplifting2911.9831.82%
Anti-social behaviour218.68-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson186.2950.00%
Other theft115.39-38.89%
Theft from the person113.29-56.00%
Drugs93.29-43.75%
Bicycle theft52.69-16.67%
Public order41.50-33.33%
Other crime41.200.00%
Burglary41.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-25.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4053.8911.11%
Anti-social behaviour2611.98-21.21%
Theft from the person257.7847.06%
Shoplifting227.48-15.38%
Other theft186.59-10.00%
Drugs165.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.79140.00%
Public order63.59-45.45%
Bicycle theft61.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.80100.00%
Burglary41.20100.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3652.395.88%
Anti-social behaviour3310.78-2.94%
Shoplifting269.888.33%
Other theft207.78-35.48%
Theft from the person175.996.25%
Public order115.090.00%
Bicycle theft93.29-30.77%
Drugs82.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.40-54.55%
Other crime31.500.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3456.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences3410.180.00%
Other theft3110.180.00%
Shoplifting249.280.00%
Theft from the person167.190.00%
Bicycle theft134.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.890.00%
Public order113.290.00%
Drugs103.290.00%
Burglary32.990.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
April 202432
January 202421
December 202326
November 202333
October 202334

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
April 202416
January 202411
December 202318
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
April 202424
February 20241
January 202440
December 202340
November 202336
October 202334

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 202418
December 202312
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20248
January 20249
December 202316
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202418
April 202423
January 202429
December 202322
November 202326
October 202324

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202419
January 202411
December 202325
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
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 2AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Lady Booth Road
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wadbrook Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 8. Eden Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 9. Thames Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft6
  • 10. Watersplash Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bishops Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Horse Fair
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Knight'S Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Portsmouth Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Woodbines Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1