MELROSE GARDENS, KT3 3HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT3 3HQ

MELROSE GARDENS, KT3 3HQ, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This KT3 3HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader KT3 postcode area, which has experienced 182 crimes and a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this KT3 3HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT3 3HQ, encompassing approximately 6714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

KT3 3HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Grove with total crimes: 5
  • South Lane West with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

MELROSE GARDENS, KT3 3HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.17-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.64166.67%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.60-62.50%
Public order20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.13-42.86%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.450.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.1740.00%
Burglary42.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.600.00%
Other theft30.4550.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.720.00%
Burglary41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-50.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Other theft20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.490.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 202310

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT3 3HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Poplar Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. South Lane West
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Linden Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albany Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Gloster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grayham Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Garden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tregaron Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jacaranda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elm Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Burglary1