SMITH STREET, KT5 8SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT5 8SW

SMITH STREET, KT5 8SW, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This KT5 8SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader KT5 postcode area, which has experienced 72 crimes and a crime rate of 3.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this KT5 8SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT5 8SW, encompassing approximately 4527 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the KT5 8SW area, explore the KT5 8SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

KT5 8SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Charles' Road with total crimes: 4
  • A240 with total crimes: 4
  • South Place with total crimes: 3

SMITH STREET, KT5 8SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.61-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences83.53-38.46%
Vehicle crime51.770.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.201200.00%
Public order22.870.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.74-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences82.65-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.77-57.14%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.69144.44%
Violence and sexual offences184.8612.50%
Vehicle crime73.98133.33%
Other theft41.55100.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-71.43%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.0414.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.53-65.38%
Criminal damage and arson71.99250.00%
Burglary41.55100.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-25.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.4830.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.74180.00%
Vehicle crime43.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-60.00%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Other theft20.44-60.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.42-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson51.10150.00%
Other theft51.10-28.57%
Burglary41.1033.33%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.530.00%
Other theft73.310.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202412
January 202422
December 20239
November 202326
October 202320
September 202315

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
June 20241
April 20248
January 202418
December 202316
November 202314
October 20235
September 202316

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT5 8SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Charles' Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. A240
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. South Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Middle Green Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Alpha Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Smith Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Muybridge Yard
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Oakenshaw Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Etwell Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vine Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Avenue South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Adams Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. King Charles Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Britannia Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Kingswood Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Glass Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brown'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Howard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Starling Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Berrylands Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Parklands
    Total1
    Other crime1