KENSINGTON GARDENS, KT1 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 2JU

KENSINGTON GARDENS, KT1 2JU, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.76 per 1,000 population. This KT1 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 2JU, encompassing approximately 3870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

KT1 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Wadbrook Street with total crimes: 7
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5

KENSINGTON GARDENS, KT1 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.766.25%
Anti-social behaviour164.3914.29%
Other theft64.13200.00%
Public order61.55-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.5566.67%
Drugs51.2925.00%
Bicycle theft31.29200.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.2145.45%
Anti-social behaviour144.13-17.65%
Public order73.62133.33%
Burglary61.81200.00%
Drugs41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Other theft20.78-81.82%
Theft from the person20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.730.00%
Other theft114.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.841000.00%
Drugs42.840.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Theft from the person30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.67-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour126.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.1033.33%
Other theft82.070.00%
Drugs52.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.2933.33%
Theft from the person31.030.00%
Bicycle theft30.7850.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Burglary30.78-40.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.38-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.98-47.06%
Other theft82.3333.33%
Drugs72.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8150.00%
Burglary51.55400.00%
Theft from the person31.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Public order20.78-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.52-66.67%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.9911.11%
Anti-social behaviour177.7541.67%
Public order84.3960.00%
Other theft62.07-45.45%
Bicycle theft61.55-14.29%
Theft from the person51.55400.00%
Drugs41.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.980.00%
Other theft113.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.840.00%
Bicycle theft72.070.00%
Shoplifting71.810.00%
Drugs61.810.00%
Public order51.550.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202417
January 202412
December 20239
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202411
February 20241
January 202426
December 202327
November 202330
October 202327

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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 2JU 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. Wadbrook Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Watersplash Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Market Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Bath Passage
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Penrhyn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Kensington Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St James' Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Kingston Hall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Palmer Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Knight'S Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Portsmouth Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Woodbines Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Southsea Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Riverside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1