MELFORD CLOSE, KT9 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in KT9 2AZ

MELFORD CLOSE, KT9 2AZ, Kingston upon Thames has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population. This KT9 2AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader KT9 postcode area, which has experienced 136 crimes and a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this KT9 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around KT9 2AZ, encompassing approximately 4264 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

KT9 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osborne Way with total crimes: 5
  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Chessington Hill Park with total crimes: 4

MELFORD CLOSE, KT9 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.15140.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.8183.33%
Public order52.58150.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-71.43%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.64500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.410.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.23-88.89%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.63800.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.110.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.1733.33%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4616.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Burglary10.230.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.110.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
January 20246
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
June 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the KT9 2AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Osborne Way
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Moor Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chessington Hill Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sopwith Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Juniper Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mount Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lockwood Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Roebuck Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Chantry Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Church Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. North Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Buckland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Finlays Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hurst Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Thrigby Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Gilders Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pear Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. May Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Melford Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Church Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1