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

Overview of Crime in KT2 6RW

BIRKENHEAD AVENUE, KT2 6RW, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.51 per 1,000 population. This KT2 6RW 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 6RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT2 6RW, encompassing approximately 5385 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (52.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)

KT2 6RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Nipper Alley with total crimes: 12

BIRKENHEAD AVENUE, KT2 6RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.5152.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.06-33.33%
Other theft174.83240.00%
Shoplifting123.16140.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2333.33%
Theft from the person71.490.00%
Bicycle theft61.30100.00%
Public order51.11-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.93150.00%
Drugs40.930.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3919.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.242400.00%
Theft from the person74.64600.00%
Public order71.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.300.00%
Other theft51.110.00%
Shoplifting50.930.00%
Drugs40.93300.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%

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
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

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 theft10.56-94.44%
Theft from the person10.19-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-97.06%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3729.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.873300.00%
Shoplifting326.310.00%
Other theft185.940.00%
Theft from the person143.340.00%
Public order62.60500.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.37-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.19-96.77%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3727.2912.12%
Violence and sexual offences316.873.33%
Other theft195.7618.75%
Shoplifting173.5354.55%
Criminal damage and arson123.160.00%
Drugs112.2357.14%
Public order72.04-41.67%
Theft from the person41.30-42.86%
Robbery30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3326.18-19.51%
Violence and sexual offences306.13-25.00%
Other theft165.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.97140.00%
Public order122.23140.00%
Shoplifting112.23-15.38%
Drugs72.0440.00%
Theft from the person71.30-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.30150.00%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4127.2964.00%
Violence and sexual offences407.615.26%
Other theft207.435.26%
Shoplifting133.71116.67%
Theft from the person92.41-18.18%
Drugs51.67-37.50%
Public order50.93-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson50.9366.67%
Bicycle theft30.93-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Burglary20.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.41-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour257.06-21.88%
Other theft194.64-20.83%
Public order133.5344.44%
Theft from the person112.4137.50%
Drugs82.040.00%
Bicycle theft81.49-11.11%
Burglary81.49166.67%
Shoplifting61.49-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.1166.67%
Robbery30.93-25.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour328.360.00%
Other theft245.940.00%
Public order94.460.00%
Bicycle theft91.670.00%
Drugs81.670.00%
Theft from the person81.490.00%
Shoplifting71.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.300.00%
Robbery41.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Burglary30.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 202412
December 202312
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
May 20241
April 202418
January 202419
December 202316
November 202320
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
March 20241
January 202431
December 202330
November 202340
October 202338
September 202345

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202432
January 202417
December 202311
November 202313
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202439
April 202437
January 202437
December 202333
November 202341
October 202325
September 202332

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Nipper Alley
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Weston Park
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. London Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Castle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Fairfield North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Old London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Acre Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Church Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Fairfield East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lovekyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Beresford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Birkenhead Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Camm Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hawks Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Linden Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Albert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kingston Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hardman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Waights Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Cowleaze Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Walter Street
    Total1
    Burglary1