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 January 2026 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Green Lane & St James crime rate of 0.99 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 Jan were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Green Lane & St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Lane West with total crimes: 2
  • South Park Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Dunbar Road with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Green Lane & St James has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Green Lane & St James)CrimesRank (Green Lane & St James)CrimesRank (Green Lane & St James)
Kingston Town325 12,356 14,298 1
St Mark's & Seething Wells93 4570 31,216 2
Tolworth101 2573 21,072 3
King George's & Sunray95 3459 7973 5
New Malden Village50 8487 51,044 4
Norbiton59 6540 4919 6
Surbiton Hill78 5391 9826 7
Kingston Gate40 11459 6700 9
Canbury Gardens51 7405 8708 8
Chessington South & Malden Rushett44 9358 11647 10
Hook & Chessington North42 10368 10583 11
Coombe Hill35 12243 12532 12
Coombe Vale21 15215 13470 13
Old Malden29 13185 14379 14
Motspur Park & Old Malden East23 14113 17295 17
Tudor12 18153 16328 16
Berrylands16 1766 19160 19
Alexandra11 1968 18165 18

Green Lane & St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 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 June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20258
November 202510
October 20257
September 20252
August 20257
July 202510
June 20255
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20253
October 202511
September 20253
August 20257
July 20252
June 20257
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20256
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
July 20251

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Green Lane & St James in January 2026

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

1. South Lane West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. South Park Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Dunbar Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Highbury Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Gooding Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hawkhurst Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Groveland Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bazalgette Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bazalgette Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. South Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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