KT1 2UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 2UG

KT1 2UG, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 278 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.44 per 1,000 population. This KT1 2UG 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 2UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 2UG, encompassing approximately 4184 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (36.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-22.06% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (100.00% increase)

KT1 2UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 37
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26

KT1 2UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5666.4436.59%
Anti-social behaviour5313.38-22.06%
Shoplifting5012.67100.00%
Other theft3511.95191.67%
Theft from the person198.365.56%
Bicycle theft184.54157.14%
Public order154.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.58114.29%
Drugs73.58-30.00%
Robbery31.6750.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Burglary20.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6850.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences4116.254000.00%
Shoplifting259.800.00%
Theft from the person185.971700.00%
Public order154.300.00%
Other theft123.580.00%
Drugs102.87900.00%
Bicycle theft72.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.670.00%
Burglary51.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Robbery20.480.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.72-96.97%
Theft from the person10.24-97.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-97.92%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5868.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour5713.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences4813.620.00%
Theft from the person4311.470.00%
Other theft3310.280.00%
Public order127.891100.00%
Drugs92.870.00%
Vehicle crime82.150.00%
Burglary61.910.00%
Bicycle theft51.430.00%
Robbery51.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.24-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6172.17-10.29%
Shoplifting5714.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour4613.62-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson3010.9950.00%
Other theft307.17-9.09%
Theft from the person267.17-39.53%
Drugs176.21-26.09%
Public order154.06-25.00%
Bicycle theft63.58-14.29%
Other crime51.43400.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-50.00%
Robbery30.720.00%
Burglary20.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6876.7113.33%
Anti-social behaviour5616.25-12.50%
Theft from the person4313.38-6.52%
Shoplifting3810.28-17.39%
Other theft339.08-15.38%
Drugs237.8991.67%
Criminal damage and arson205.50300.00%
Public order204.7811.11%
Bicycle theft74.78-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.67100.00%
Burglary51.43150.00%
Possession of weapons11.19-66.67%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6475.0418.52%
Violence and sexual offences6015.295.26%
Theft from the person4614.3443.75%
Shoplifting4610.9935.29%
Other theft3910.99-18.75%
Public order189.32-18.18%
Drugs124.30-14.29%
Bicycle theft92.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15-61.54%
Other crime41.19100.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Burglary20.72-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5773.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour5413.620.00%
Other theft4812.900.00%
Shoplifting3411.470.00%
Theft from the person328.130.00%
Public order227.650.00%
Bicycle theft185.260.00%
Drugs144.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.350.00%
Burglary63.110.00%
Robbery31.430.00%
Possession of weapons30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202468
April 202457
January 202446
December 202356
November 202364
October 202354

A total of 231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202412
May 20241
April 202433
January 202430
December 202333
November 202339
October 202348

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202441
July 20241
May 20241
April 202448
January 202461
December 202368
November 202360
October 202357

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202412
March 20241
January 202415
December 202320
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20241
January 202430
December 202320
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
April 20249
January 202417
December 202323
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202425
April 202458
January 202457
December 202338
November 202346
October 202334

A total of 229 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202443
January 202426
December 202343
November 202346
October 202332

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT1 2UG 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
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft3
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nipper Alley
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Lady Booth Road
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Weston Park
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Fife Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Wood Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wadbrook Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
  • 14. Eden Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 15. Thames Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft6
  • 16. Kingston
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Watersplash Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 19. Castle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Market Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Bath Passage
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fairfield North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Old London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Union Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 26. East Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fairfield South
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fairfield East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lovekyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1