WESTGATE CLOSE, KT18 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT18 7AL

WESTGATE CLOSE, KT18 7AL, Epsom and Ewell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This KT18 7AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader KT18 postcode area, which has experienced 113 crimes and a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this KT18 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT18 7AL, encompassing approximately 1923 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

KT18 7AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Woodcote Close with total crimes: 1
  • Squirrel'S Way with total crimes: 1

WESTGATE CLOSE, KT18 7AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.76-53.85%
Other theft23.12100.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4062.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.76-16.67%
Vehicle crime12.60-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.16100.00%
Public order33.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.5650.00%
Other theft11.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9614.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.16200.00%
Shoplifting21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.32133.33%
Vehicle crime33.64200.00%
Public order21.56-33.33%
Shoplifting11.04-75.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.80300.00%
Public order32.08-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-50.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-75.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.44-14.29%
Public order63.1250.00%
Vehicle crime43.120.00%
Burglary32.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Shoplifting11.04-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.88133.33%
Shoplifting43.64300.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.080.00%
Burglary11.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-60.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-80.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.84150.00%
Shoplifting52.60-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-77.78%
Public order21.04-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.2428.57%
Public order84.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-60.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.480.00%
Vehicle crime53.640.00%
Bicycle theft42.600.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Other theft11.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 202312

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT18 7AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Woodcote Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Squirrel'S Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Malvern Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1