Crime Rate in Green Lane & St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Green Lane & St James

The total recorded crimes in Green Lane & St James, Kingston upon Thames, UK in February 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Green Lane & St James crime rate of 0.72 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 Green Lane & St James, encompassing approximately 18,171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Green Lane & St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bazalgette Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Allan Close with total crimes: 1
  • South Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Green Lane & St James?

To understand the safety of Green Lane & St James, we need to analyze Green Lane & St James crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Green Lane & St James demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 156 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Green Lane & St James recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Green Lane & St James had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 330 crimes compared to 823. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Green Lane & St James recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kingston upon Thames, Green Lane & St James has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Green Lane & St James Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Green Lane & St James has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 ranking 15th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Green Lane & St James crimes were 156. The crime rate of Green Lane & St James in 2024 was 8.59 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Green Lane & St James were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.16 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 15 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
Chessington South & Malden Rushett51 10358 11647 10
Hook & Chessington North40 11368 10583 11
Coombe Hill32 12243 12532 12
Coombe Vale23 14215 13470 13
Old Malden24 13185 14379 14
Tudor10 18153 16328 16
Motspur Park & Old Malden East12 16113 17295 17
Berrylands10 1766 19160 19
Alexandra6 1968 18165 18

Green Lane & St James 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 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202514
December 202410
November 20248
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
April 20244

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

High Crime Locations Green Lane & St James in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Green Lane & St James postcode area is presented below.

1. Bazalgette Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Allan Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. South Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Newborough Green (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Albemarle Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Nevada Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wellington Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. South Lane West (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Kingston Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Springfield Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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