Crime Rate in Chessington South & Malden Rushett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett

The total recorded crimes in Chessington South & Malden Rushett, Kingston upon Thames, UK in February 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chessington South & Malden Rushett crime rate of 2.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chessington South & Malden Rushett, encompassing approximately 18,961 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Chessington South & Malden Rushett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Crayke Hill with total crimes: 3
  • York Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chessington South & Malden Rushett?

To understand the safety of Chessington South & Malden Rushett, we need to analyze Chessington South & Malden Rushett crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Chessington South & Malden Rushett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 358 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chessington South & Malden Rushett recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chessington South & Malden Rushett had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 647 crimes compared to 823. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kingston upon Thames, Chessington South & Malden Rushett has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Chessington South & Malden Rushett Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Chessington South & Malden Rushett has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 ranking 10th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Chessington South & Malden Rushett crimes were 358. The crime rate of Chessington South & Malden Rushett in 2024 was 18.88 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chessington South & Malden Rushett were around 647 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.12 (year) or 2.84 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingston upon Thames)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Thames)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Thames)
Kingston Town393 12,356 14,298 1
St Mark's & Seething Wells73 5570 31,216 2
Tolworth103 2573 21,072 3
King George's & Sunray87 3459 7973 5
New Malden Village60 7487 51,044 4
Norbiton79 4540 4919 6
Kingston Gate58 8459 6700 9
Surbiton Hill65 6391 9826 7
Canbury Gardens52 9405 8708 8
Hook & Chessington North40 11368 10583 11
Coombe Hill32 12243 12532 12
Coombe Vale23 14215 13470 13
Old Malden24 13185 14379 14
Green Lane & St James13 15156 15330 15
Tudor10 18153 16328 16
Motspur Park & Old Malden East12 16113 17295 17
Berrylands10 1766 19160 19
Alexandra6 1968 18165 18

Chessington South & Malden Rushett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202518
December 20246
November 202414
October 202411
September 202416
August 202412
April 202417

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
April 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202419
September 202419
August 202416
April 20249

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 202418
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Chessington South & Malden Rushett in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chessington South & Malden Rushett postcode area is presented below.

1. Melford Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Crayke Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. York Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Chantry Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lindsay Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Headley Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Chessington Hill Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Clippesby Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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