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 May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Green Lane & St James crime rate of 1.49 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Green Lane & St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Potters Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Dunbar Road with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

    • 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 areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

  • 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 May 2025 the Green Lane & St James has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Green Lane & St James)CrimesRank (Green Lane & St James)CrimesRank (Green Lane & St James)
Kingston Town396 12,356 14,298 1
St Mark's & Seething Wells80 4570 31,216 2
Tolworth84 2573 21,072 3
Surbiton Hill83 3391 9826 7
New Malden Village76 5487 51,044 4
Norbiton74 7540 4919 6
King George's & Sunray75 6459 7973 5
Kingston Gate67 9459 6700 9
Canbury Gardens73 8405 8708 8
Chessington South & Malden Rushett52 11358 11647 10
Hook & Chessington North52 10368 10583 11
Coombe Hill33 12243 12532 12
Coombe Vale29 13215 13470 13
Old Malden26 15185 14379 14
Tudor18 17153 16328 16
Motspur Park & Old Malden East21 16113 17295 17
Alexandra12 1968 18165 18
Berrylands15 1866 19160 19

Green Lane & St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 202514
December 202410
November 20248
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 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

High Crime Locations Green Lane & St James in May 2025

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

1. Potters Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Dunbar Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Other crime1
3. Willow Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Groveland Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Oregon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Highbury Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Rushey Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Hawkhurst Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Cotsford Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bazalgette Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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