SOUTH LANE, KT1 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 2NJ

SOUTH LANE, KT1 2NJ, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.96 per 1,000 population. This KT1 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 2NJ, encompassing approximately 3422 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the KT1 2NJ area, explore the KT1 2NJ 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 (-10.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

KT1 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10
  • Wadbrook Street with total crimes: 7

SOUTH LANE, KT1 2NJ 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2523.96-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences197.305.56%
Other theft75.55133.33%
Public order72.05-12.50%
Shoplifting72.05250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0566.67%
Drugs51.4625.00%
Bicycle theft41.46100.00%
Theft from the person31.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2822.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences188.1828.57%
Public order85.26166.67%
Burglary62.34100.00%
Drugs41.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Other theft30.88-75.00%
Theft from the person30.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting20.58-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2825.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.181300.00%
Other theft124.090.00%
Shoplifting103.510.00%
Drugs62.920.00%
Theft from the person61.750.00%
Burglary31.750.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.29-96.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3131.263.33%
Anti-social behaviour199.06-20.83%
Shoplifting145.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.0928.57%
Other theft72.63-30.00%
Drugs52.05-58.33%
Theft from the person51.46-44.44%
Bicycle theft51.4666.67%
Vehicle crime31.46-25.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Burglary30.88-25.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Robbery10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.31-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour248.77-29.41%
Drugs127.01100.00%
Other theft103.5111.11%
Theft from the person92.9212.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.6375.00%
Shoplifting72.05-22.22%
Vehicle crime42.05100.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Public order31.17-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.88-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3436.526.25%
Violence and sexual offences329.933.23%
Other theft99.35-43.75%
Shoplifting92.63-25.00%
Theft from the person82.63300.00%
Public order82.3460.00%
Bicycle theft72.34-22.22%
Drugs62.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-60.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

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 behaviour3236.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.350.00%
Other theft169.060.00%
Shoplifting124.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.510.00%
Bicycle theft92.920.00%
Drugs72.630.00%
Public order52.050.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202428
April 202428
January 202419
December 202324
November 202334
October 202332

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202412
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
April 202414
February 20241
January 202431
December 202330
November 202332
October 202331

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 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 20235

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.33 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 20234
October 202310

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202410
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20232

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 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20232

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 2NJ 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. Nightclub
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wadbrook Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 4. Eden Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Watersplash Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Market Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Bath Passage
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Union Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 13. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bishops Hall
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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