Crime Rate in New Malden Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Malden Village

The total recorded crimes in New Malden Village, Kingston upon Thames, UK in January 2026 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Malden Village crime rate of 1.25 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 New Malden Village, encompassing approximately 40,128 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
New Malden Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Road with total crimes: 9
  • George Road with total crimes: 4
  • Gloster Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is New Malden Village?

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

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, New Malden Village reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 487 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, New Malden Village witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

    • In 2023, New Malden Village experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 1,044 crimes compared to 823. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, New Malden Village witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Malden Village Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the New Malden Village has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 8th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total New Malden Village crimes were 487. The crime rate of New Malden Village in 2024 was 12.14 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Malden Village were around 1,044 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.02 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (New Malden Village)CrimesRank (New Malden Village)CrimesRank (New Malden Village)
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
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
Green Lane & St James18 16156 15330 15
Tudor12 18153 16328 16
Berrylands16 1766 19160 19
Alexandra11 1968 18165 18

New Malden Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202519
November 202520
October 202527
September 202513
August 202523
July 202522
June 202515
May 202520
April 202513
March 202512
February 202512

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
November 20252
October 20256
September 20253
August 20259
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 202510
March 20259
February 20251

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202517
November 202519
October 202513
September 202517
August 202524
July 202524
June 202516
May 202520
April 202516
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20255
September 20251
August 20255
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20256
September 20256
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20255
October 20255
September 20253
July 20258
June 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20258
October 20255
September 20255
August 20255
July 20256
June 202510
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
February 20254

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20256
August 20252
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254

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

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20256
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20258
March 20252

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20255
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations New Malden Village in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the New Malden Village postcode area is presented below.

1. Queen'S Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. George Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Gloster Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
4. Cadmer Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Raby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kingston Lodge (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Charnwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sussex Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Grafton Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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