SOUTHWOOD DRIVE, KT5 9PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT5 9PJ

SOUTHWOOD DRIVE, KT5 9PJ, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This KT5 9PJ 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 9PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT5 9PJ, encompassing approximately 2650 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

KT5 9PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tolworth Rise North (Kingston By-Pass) with total crimes: 4
  • Knollmead with total crimes: 2
  • Warren Drive South with total crimes: 2

SOUTHWOOD DRIVE, KT5 9PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.89200.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.64-50.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.15-14.29%
Burglary12.260.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.15133.33%
Vehicle crime22.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.91300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT5 9PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tolworth Rise North (Kingston By-Pass)
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knollmead
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Warren Drive South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manor Drive North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elmbridge Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Beresford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elm Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Firdene
    Total1
    Drugs1