JOHN AUSTIN CLOSE, KT2 6SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT2 6SU

JOHN AUSTIN CLOSE, KT2 6SU, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.66 per 1,000 population. This KT2 6SU 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 6SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT2 6SU, encompassing approximately 5683 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (58.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-20.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (70.00% increase)

KT2 6SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 37
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

JOHN AUSTIN CLOSE, KT2 6SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4634.6658.62%
Anti-social behaviour398.09-20.41%
Shoplifting346.8670.00%
Other theft225.98144.44%
Theft from the person153.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.64100.00%
Bicycle theft91.76200.00%
Public order61.58-25.00%
Drugs51.06-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.880.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4926.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences298.622800.00%
Shoplifting205.100.00%
Theft from the person123.521100.00%
Other theft92.110.00%
Public order81.580.00%
Drugs71.41600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Vehicle crime50.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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 theft10.53-95.00%
Theft from the person10.18-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-97.22%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4333.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour427.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences367.393500.00%
Theft from the person246.330.00%
Other theft204.220.00%
Public order73.52600.00%
Vehicle crime71.230.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Robbery30.700.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 order10.35-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-97.50%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4535.0215.38%
Violence and sexual offences407.9221.21%
Shoplifting287.0433.33%
Other theft224.930.00%
Drugs193.8790.00%
Theft from the person123.34-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson122.11-7.69%
Public order102.11-41.18%
Robbery31.760.00%
Burglary30.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3933.78-9.30%
Violence and sexual offences336.86-29.79%
Other theft225.81-18.52%
Theft from the person223.8722.22%
Shoplifting213.87-8.70%
Public order173.7088.89%
Criminal damage and arson132.9985.71%
Drugs102.2966.67%
Vehicle crime61.76100.00%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Burglary40.7033.33%
Other crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4733.96-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour438.2743.33%
Other theft277.57-10.00%
Shoplifting234.7564.29%
Theft from the person184.05-28.00%
Public order93.17-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.58133.33%
Drugs61.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.06-50.00%
Burglary30.70-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5238.361.96%
Anti-social behaviour309.15-30.23%
Other theft305.28-9.09%
Theft from the person255.28108.33%
Public order204.4066.67%
Shoplifting143.5240.00%
Burglary102.4666.67%
Drugs91.76-25.00%
Bicycle theft81.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.41250.00%
Robbery41.2333.33%
Other crime30.700.00%
Possession of weapons30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-62.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5136.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour438.970.00%
Other theft337.570.00%
Public order125.810.00%
Drugs122.110.00%
Theft from the person122.110.00%
Bicycle theft122.110.00%
Shoplifting102.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.760.00%
Burglary61.410.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
May 20241
April 202420
January 202422
December 202322
November 202327
October 202330
September 202333

A total of 193 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202420
April 202443
January 202428
December 202321
November 202323
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
January 202412
December 202322
November 202318
October 202325
September 202312

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202429
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
March 20241
January 202440
December 202333
November 202347
October 202352
September 202351

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20247
March 20241
January 202410
December 202317
November 20239
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202449
April 202442
January 202445
December 202339
November 202343
October 202330
September 202343

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 20241
January 202419
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310
September 20236

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
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT2 6SU 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. 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
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Nipper Alley
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Lady Booth Road
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. London Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Wood Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 10. Kingston
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Castle Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Seven Kings Way
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Fairfield North
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Old London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Acre Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Church Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Fairfield East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lovekyn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Camm Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Albert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Kingston Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hardman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1