Kingston upon Thames Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Kingston upon Thames during September 2024, 6.8 crimes were reported—11.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 147 residents over the course of the month. The area’s crime profile shows a clear emphasis on interpersonal and public order issues, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 24.5% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.7%) and shoplifting (10.7%). These patterns align with the borough’s character as a mixed urban area with a significant student population, where university freshers and back-to-school transitions may contribute to increased social interactions and associated risks. The seasonal shift in September—nights drawing in and the start of the academic year—could influence patterns of alcohol-related incidents and public disorder. Violent crime rates in the borough are 35% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 37% above, suggesting a combination of local demographics and broader regional trends. The relatively low property crime rate (491 incidents, or 41.6% of total crimes) contrasts with the higher prevalence of interpersonal offences, a dynamic consistent with Kingston’s mix of residential and commercial zones.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in Kingston upon Thames’ crime profile. Violence and sexual offences rose by 14.7% compared to August, with 289 incidents reported—though still 35% below the UK average. This increase may be linked to the start of the academic year, as universities and schools begin welcoming new students. Bicycle theft also climbed sharply by 17.5%, from 40 to 47 incidents, a rate 233% above the UK average. This spike could reflect heightened cycling activity during the warmer months or vulnerabilities in bike storage infrastructure. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 39.8% (from 108 to 65 incidents), and theft from the person dropped by 36.5% (from 52 to 33). These declines might be attributed to increased police patrols or seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern, with 267 incidents recorded—37% above the UK average. This category’s prominence highlights the need for targeted community engagement in areas with high foot traffic or late-night activity. Other crime also saw a dramatic rise, increasing by 133.3% (from 6 to 14 incidents), though this small number may reflect data anomalies or underreporting in certain sectors.

Kingston upon Thames’ crime rate in September 2024 was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 7.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4. This monthly drop places the borough in a safer position relative to its August figures. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 39 crimes per day in September, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within the borough’s population of 172,692. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 147 residents faced a reported crime, a metric that underscores the tangible impact of crime on local communities. When compared to the UK average, Kingston’s violent crime rate is lower—2.6 per 1,000 nationally versus 1.7 per 1,000 locally—but its anti-social behaviour rate is 37% higher than the national average of 1.2 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the borough’s unique challenges in managing social disorder, which may be influenced by its urban density and transient populations. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while property crime constitutes a significant portion of the total, its rate (0.6 per 1,000) is below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting a relatively secure environment for personal property compared to other parts of the country.