LATCHMERE LANE, KT2 5SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT2 5SQ

LATCHMERE LANE, KT2 5SQ, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.54 per 1,000 population. This KT2 5SQ 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 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT2 5SQ, encompassing approximately 5502 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

KT2 5SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Florence Close with total crimes: 2
  • Latchmere Road with total crimes: 2

LATCHMERE LANE, KT2 5SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.54500.00%
Vehicle crime41.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.18-66.67%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.36-60.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.18500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.09150.00%
Shoplifting50.91-61.54%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting134.731200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.18-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.2725.00%
Shoplifting50.9166.67%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20246
October 20232

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 202413
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Florence Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Latchmere Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Durlston Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. King'S Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Beard Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Bat Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. The Keep
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wyndham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Stable Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Latchmere Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wolsey Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Chesfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1