Crime Rate in Kingston Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingston Town

The total recorded crimes in Kingston Town, Kingston upon Thames, UK in March 2025 are around 394 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingston Town crime rate of 11.08 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 Kingston Town, encompassing approximately 35,565 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (88) incidents (-5.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-10.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (-9.59% decrease)
Kingston Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 39
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25

How safe is Kingston Town?

To understand the safety of Kingston Town, we need to analyze Kingston Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Kingston Town reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 2,356 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingston Town witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kingston Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 4,298 crimes compared to 823. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingston Town witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kingston Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kingston Town has recorded 394 crimes with crime rate of 11.08 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Kingston Town crimes were 2,356. The crime rate of Kingston Town in 2024 was 66.24 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingston Town were around 4,298 crimes with yearly crime rate of 120.85 (year) or 10.07 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingston upon Thames)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Thames)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Thames)
St Mark's & Seething Wells79 5570 31,216 2
Tolworth82 4573 21,072 3
Norbiton101 2540 4919 6
Canbury Gardens87 3405 8708 8
New Malden Village63 8487 51,044 4
King George's & Sunray75 7459 7973 5
Kingston Gate60 9459 6700 9
Surbiton Hill76 6391 9826 7
Chessington South & Malden Rushett56 10358 11647 10
Hook & Chessington North55 11368 10583 11
Coombe Hill43 12243 12532 12
Coombe Vale26 14215 13470 13
Old Malden31 13185 14379 14
Green Lane & St James20 16156 15330 15
Tudor25 15153 16328 16
Motspur Park & Old Malden East19 17113 17295 17
Alexandra5 1968 18165 18
Berrylands15 1866 19160 19

Kingston Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (88 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (99 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (73 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (68 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (75 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (67 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202528
January 202525
December 202432
November 202418
October 202442
September 202441
August 202413
April 202441

A total of 621 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202582
February 202592
January 202573
December 202467
November 202478
October 202468
September 202465
August 202442
April 202454

A total of 567 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202573
January 202550
December 202452
November 202457
October 202464
September 202460
August 202475
April 202470

A total of 165 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202518
January 202524
December 202411
November 202424
October 202421
September 20248
August 202411
April 202410

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 20256
December 202416
November 202415
October 202412
September 202416
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202522
January 202520
December 202422
November 202417
October 202423
September 202416
August 202417
April 202414

A total of 291 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202523
January 202545
December 202432
November 202440
October 202444
September 202421
August 202420
April 202447

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246
April 20248

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 202412
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 676 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 75.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202588
February 202593
January 202599
December 202463
November 202474
October 202469
September 202490
August 202433
April 202467

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 202426
August 202411
April 20245

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kingston Town in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingston Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting36
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Clarence Street (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting5
Drugs3
Burglary2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Castle Street (Map)
Total20
Theft from the person6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total17
Drugs7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Lady Booth Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Weston Park (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1

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