SALAMANDER CLOSE, KT2 5GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT2 5GS

SALAMANDER CLOSE, KT2 5GS, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.59 per 1,000 population. This KT2 5GS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader KT2 postcode area, which has experienced 213 crimes and a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this KT2 5GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT2 5GS, encompassing approximately 1435 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

KT2 5GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranmer Court with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • St George'S Industrial Estate with total crimes: 2

SALAMANDER CLOSE, KT2 5GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.5933.33%
Shoplifting55.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.48-33.33%
Burglary32.79-40.00%
Bicycle theft32.0950.00%
Other theft22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.180.00%
Burglary54.180.00%
Public order33.480.00%
Bicycle theft22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1017.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.97100.00%
Other theft32.79-40.00%
Burglary22.09100.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Robbery11.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft513.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.480.00%
Robbery32.09200.00%
Bicycle theft32.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.09-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-75.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.3214.29%
Vehicle crime35.57200.00%
Shoplifting32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0950.00%
Other theft22.09-60.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.9316.67%
Other theft54.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-60.00%
Burglary11.39-85.71%
Robbery10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary719.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.180.00%
Other theft33.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
December 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202410
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT2 5GS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cranmer Court
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. St George'S Industrial Estate
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Randle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Butlers Farm Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Beaufort Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Burnell Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Yeovilton Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wittering Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Tudor Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Camel Grove
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Craig Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Dukes Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fisherman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sycamore Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Broom Water
    Total1
    Other theft1