KNIGHTS PARK, KT1 2QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 2QN

KNIGHTS PARK, KT1 2QN, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.82 per 1,000 population. This KT1 2QN 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 2QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 2QN, encompassing approximately 5283 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)

KT1 2QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Lady Booth Road with total crimes: 11
  • Weston Park with total crimes: 11

KNIGHTS PARK, KT1 2QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2820.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences205.300.00%
Shoplifting193.79171.43%
Other theft163.60128.57%
Theft from the person93.030.00%
Public order71.7075.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Bicycle theft30.7650.00%
Drugs30.57-40.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4219.307.69%
Violence and sexual offences207.95-9.09%
Theft from the person93.79-50.00%
Other theft71.70-56.25%
Shoplifting71.32-72.00%
Drugs51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Public order40.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.76100.00%
Burglary10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3926.8839.29%
Shoplifting257.38-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences224.73-40.54%
Theft from the person184.16100.00%
Other theft163.4114.29%
Burglary53.03150.00%
Drugs50.95-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.9566.67%
Robbery30.950.00%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.38-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3728.96-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour287.00-40.43%
Shoplifting265.3062.50%
Other theft144.92-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson132.6562.50%
Theft from the person92.46-59.09%
Drugs71.70-22.22%
Public order61.32-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.1425.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-40.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Burglary20.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4734.45-6.00%
Violence and sexual offences428.9010.53%
Theft from the person227.9537.50%
Other theft164.16-11.11%
Shoplifting163.03-11.11%
Drugs93.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.70166.67%
Public order81.5133.33%
Vehicle crime51.51400.00%
Burglary40.95300.00%
Bicycle theft40.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5031.808.70%
Violence and sexual offences389.4635.71%
Other theft187.19-21.74%
Shoplifting183.4128.57%
Theft from the person163.41-11.11%
Bicycle theft83.0314.29%
Drugs61.510.00%
Public order61.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-66.67%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4632.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences288.710.00%
Other theft235.300.00%
Theft from the person184.350.00%
Shoplifting143.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.650.00%
Public order91.700.00%
Bicycle theft71.700.00%
Drugs61.320.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202442
April 202439
January 202428
December 202347
November 202350
October 202346

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 202416
January 202414
December 202316
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
April 202422
January 202437
December 202342
November 202338
October 202328

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 202413
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 202425
January 202426
December 202316
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202418
January 20249
December 202322
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT1 2QN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Lady Booth Road
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Weston Park
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Eden Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Watersplash Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 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. Fairfield North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Old London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Union Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 15. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fairfield South
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fairfield East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Three Bridges Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Kingston Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Livesey Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Horace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Denmark Road
    Total1
    Drugs1