KT2 6HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT2 6HJ

KT2 6HJ, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 214 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.07 per 1,000 population. This KT2 6HJ 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 6HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT2 6HJ, encompassing approximately 6887 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the KT2 6HJ area, explore the KT2 6HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (95.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-15.56% decrease)

KT2 6HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 37
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22

KT2 6HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4831.0771.43%
Shoplifting436.9795.45%
Anti-social behaviour386.24-15.56%
Other theft195.52216.67%
Bicycle theft142.76366.67%
Theft from the person142.037.69%
Criminal damage and arson102.03150.00%
Public order81.4533.33%
Drugs51.16-28.57%
Burglary50.73400.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Robbery30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4520.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences286.532700.00%
Shoplifting224.070.00%
Theft from the person133.191200.00%
Drugs71.89600.00%
Other theft61.020.00%
Public order60.870.00%
Vehicle crime50.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.580.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.150.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.44-95.65%
Theft from the person10.15-96.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-97.96%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4931.940.00%
Shoplifting487.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour386.970.00%
Theft from the person305.520.00%
Other theft234.360.00%
Public order113.341000.00%
Vehicle crime71.600.00%
Burglary51.020.00%
Bicycle theft40.730.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour406.108.11%
Shoplifting405.8129.03%
Other theft245.81-7.69%
Drugs193.4890.00%
Theft from the person182.76-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.6123.08%
Public order112.32-38.89%
Robbery61.60200.00%
Bicycle theft40.87100.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3730.49-7.50%
Violence and sexual offences355.37-31.37%
Shoplifting315.08-13.89%
Other theft264.504.00%
Theft from the person253.78-24.24%
Public order183.6380.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.61333.33%
Drugs101.8966.67%
Vehicle crime61.4550.00%
Burglary40.8733.33%
Bicycle theft20.58-66.67%
Robbery20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5132.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour407.400.00%
Shoplifting365.810.00%
Theft from the person335.230.00%
Other theft254.790.00%
Public order103.630.00%
Drugs61.450.00%
Bicycle theft60.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.440.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20241
January 202416
December 202313
November 20233

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
May 20241
April 202423
January 202424
December 202326
November 202325

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202428
July 20241
May 20241
April 202449
January 202442
December 202335
November 202351

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202411
March 20241
January 202411
December 202318
November 202310

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202422
April 202448
January 202440
December 202331
November 202336

A total of 135 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202430
January 202418
December 202325
November 202333

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202445
April 202438
January 202440
December 202337
November 202340

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
January 202419
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT2 6HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clarence Street
    Total37
    Shoplifting19
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Bicycle theft5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Nipper Alley
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Weston Park
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Fife Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Wood Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Kingston
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Castle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Seven Kings Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Fairfield North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Old London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Acre Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Fairfield East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lovekyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Downhall Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Skerne Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kingsgate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Birkenhead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kingston Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hardman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Henry Macaulay Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1