PORTSMOUTH ROAD, KT1 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 2LX

PORTSMOUTH ROAD, KT1 2LX, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population. This KT1 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 2LX, encompassing approximately 3816 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

KT1 2LX 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

PORTSMOUTH ROAD, KT1 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1035.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.98-10.00%
Other theft52.36150.00%
Public order51.31-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.3166.67%
Drugs51.3166.67%
Bicycle theft21.31100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.7927.27%
Anti-social behaviour103.67-28.57%
Public order72.62133.33%
Burglary51.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Drugs30.79-25.00%
Other theft20.79-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.671000.00%
Other theft92.880.00%
Drugs42.360.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
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 offences10.26-95.83%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.8214.29%
Anti-social behaviour86.29-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.1033.33%
Other theft82.1033.33%
Drugs52.10-28.57%
Theft from the person31.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.79200.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.25-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour95.50-35.71%
Drugs72.3675.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8350.00%
Other theft61.5750.00%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Theft from the person31.05-40.00%
Public order20.79-75.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.227.41%
Anti-social behaviour147.607.69%
Public order83.6733.33%
Theft from the person52.100.00%
Bicycle theft51.310.00%
Drugs41.31-33.33%
Other theft41.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.05100.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.070.00%
Other theft103.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.620.00%
Drugs62.100.00%
Public order61.570.00%
Bicycle theft51.570.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202414
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202411
February 20241
January 202424
December 202321
November 202329
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 20245
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

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 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 2LX 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. Bath Passage
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penrhyn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Kensington Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St James' Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kingston Hall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Palmer Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Portsmouth Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Woodbines Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Southsea Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Riverside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Anglesea Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fassett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1