BIRKENHEAD AVENUE, KT2 6RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT2 6RS

BIRKENHEAD AVENUE, KT2 6RS, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population. This KT2 6RS 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 6RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT2 6RS, encompassing approximately 4998 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

KT2 6RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Road with total crimes: 9
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 4

BIRKENHEAD AVENUE, KT2 6RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.80157.14%
Anti-social behaviour183.60-21.74%
Other theft103.60900.00%
Vehicle crime62.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.4015.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.60-58.82%
Public order41.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.001600.00%
Shoplifting53.400.00%
Other theft51.000.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.20-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.205.56%
Violence and sexual offences63.80-33.33%
Other theft51.20150.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.60-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences93.60-67.86%
Vehicle crime41.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-40.00%
Other theft20.60-71.43%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.2055.56%
Anti-social behaviour225.604.76%
Other theft74.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Burglary20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.200.00%
Other theft73.600.00%
Burglary51.400.00%
Theft from the person31.000.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202417
March 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 202328
October 202318

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
April 202420
January 202419
December 202318
November 202322
October 202321

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fairfield North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Old London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Church Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Fairfield East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lovekyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Birkenhead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Camm Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hawks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Linden Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. Wimpole Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Albert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cambridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hardman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sigrist Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Canbury Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Deacon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bridge End Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Elton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Craven Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Burnham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ayliffe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clevedon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1