UPPER HIGH STREET, KT17 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT17 4QJ

UPPER HIGH STREET, KT17 4QJ, Epsom and Ewell has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.09 per 1,000 population. This KT17 4QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader KT17 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this KT17 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT17 4QJ, encompassing approximately 3770 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

KT17 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

UPPER HIGH STREET, KT17 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.09-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.51-54.55%
Public order123.98-25.00%
Shoplifting113.18-26.67%
Other theft92.92200.00%
Bicycle theft22.39-50.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3429.9788.89%
Violence and sexual offences339.0226.92%
Public order168.7577.78%
Shoplifting154.247.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft41.5933.33%
Other theft31.06-62.50%
Theft from the person10.80-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.314.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.89-5.26%
Shoplifting144.7775.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.7166.67%
Public order92.650.00%
Other theft82.39-33.33%
Drugs42.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Theft from the person41.0633.33%
Bicycle theft31.06200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.13-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour196.63-17.39%
Other theft125.0433.33%
Public order93.18-35.71%
Shoplifting82.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.120.00%
Drugs41.59100.00%
Theft from the person31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3628.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour239.5543.75%
Public order146.1055.56%
Other theft93.7150.00%
Shoplifting62.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.59-70.00%
Burglary41.5933.33%
Vehicle crime31.06-66.67%
Other crime20.800.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson206.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.3033.33%
Vehicle crime94.2428.57%
Public order92.3928.57%
Shoplifting72.39-41.67%
Other theft61.86200.00%
Robbery31.5950.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.603.45%
Anti-social behaviour127.96-14.29%
Shoplifting123.18-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson83.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.1240.00%
Public order71.8616.67%
Burglary31.860.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other theft20.53-66.67%
Robbery20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.9952.63%
Shoplifting197.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson123.71140.00%
Other theft63.18-66.67%
Public order61.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.59150.00%
Burglary31.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.8050.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.19-20.83%
Shoplifting195.0458.33%
Other theft185.0480.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.776.67%
Public order64.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-16.67%
Burglary41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Robbery20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.53-80.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.36-6.25%
Shoplifting123.98200.00%
Other theft103.18150.00%
Vehicle crime62.65-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.59-25.00%
Public order61.59-53.85%
Theft from the person51.5925.00%
Other crime31.3350.00%
Possession of weapons30.80200.00%
Robbery30.80200.00%
Burglary20.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.13-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour165.30-27.27%
Public order134.24116.67%
Vehicle crime113.45266.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.92700.00%
Other theft42.120.00%
Shoplifting41.06-69.23%
Theft from the person41.060.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.890.00%
Shoplifting135.830.00%
Public order63.450.00%
Robbery51.590.00%
Burglary41.330.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202433
July 202426
June 202425
May 202436
April 202424
March 202430
February 202429
January 202419
December 202324
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20249
June 20249
May 202414
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202434
July 202418
June 202419
May 202423
April 202416
March 202412
February 202414
January 202416
December 202315
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202414
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 202412
February 202419
January 202419
December 202312
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 202418
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 202420
March 20248
February 202412
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT17 4QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Epsom
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Chase Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Ash Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. B284
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Windsor Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hereford Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Grove Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. The Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1