KT1 2UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT1 2UJ

KT1 2UJ, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.80 per 1,000 population. This KT1 2UJ 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 2UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT1 2UJ, encompassing approximately 5037 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-34.04% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)

KT1 2UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Nipper Alley with total crimes: 12

KT1 2UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.35-34.04%
Other theft206.15122.22%
Shoplifting153.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.98125.00%
Theft from the person91.790.00%
Public order71.7975.00%
Drugs61.3950.00%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4721.2411.90%
Violence and sexual offences209.33-33.33%
Other theft93.97-40.00%
Theft from the person91.79-57.14%
Shoplifting51.79-78.26%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Public order40.7933.33%
Bicycle theft30.7950.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4230.1716.67%
Violence and sexual offences308.340.00%
Shoplifting235.9635.29%
Theft from the person214.57200.00%
Other theft154.17-21.05%
Vehicle crime52.9866.67%
Drugs40.99-33.33%
Public order30.79-40.00%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3629.18-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences307.15-28.57%
Other theft195.965.56%
Criminal damage and arson173.7730.77%
Shoplifting173.3770.00%
Theft from the person73.37-61.11%
Drugs61.39-25.00%
Public order51.19-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.99-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-50.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5136.53-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences4210.12-6.67%
Other theft188.34-33.33%
Theft from the person183.5728.57%
Criminal damage and arson133.57225.00%
Shoplifting102.58-28.57%
Public order91.9912.50%
Drugs81.79100.00%
Burglary51.59400.00%
Vehicle crime50.99400.00%
Bicycle theft40.9933.33%
Other crime10.79-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5736.5339.02%
Violence and sexual offences4511.3255.17%
Other theft278.938.00%
Theft from the person145.36-22.22%
Shoplifting142.78100.00%
Public order82.78-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-55.56%
Drugs40.79-20.00%
Other crime30.7950.00%
Bicycle theft30.60-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Burglary10.40-83.33%
Robbery10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4132.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences298.140.00%
Other theft255.760.00%
Theft from the person184.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.570.00%
Public order91.790.00%
Bicycle theft81.790.00%
Shoplifting71.590.00%
Burglary61.390.00%
Drugs51.190.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
January 202417
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202447
April 202442
January 202436
December 202351
November 202357
October 202341

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202420
April 202430
January 202430
December 202342
November 202345
October 202329

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
April 202415
January 202419
December 202318
November 202327
October 202325

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202423
January 202417
December 202310
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202421
January 20247
December 202318
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

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

A total of 8 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Nipper Alley
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Lady Booth Road
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Weston Park
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Eden Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Watersplash Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wheatfield Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Fairfield North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Old London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Grange Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fairfield South
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fairfield East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lovekyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Camm Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Church Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Hawks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Linden Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Albert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Three Bridges Path
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 23. St James' Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kingston Hall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Palmer Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Knight'S Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Kingston Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hardman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1