Crime Rate in St Mark's & Seething Wells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells

The total recorded crimes in St Mark's & Seething Wells, Kingston upon Thames, UK in February 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mark's & Seething Wells crime rate of 1.23 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 St Mark's & Seething Wells, encompassing approximately 59,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
St Mark's & Seething Wells Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3370 with total crimes: 9
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Mark's & Seething Wells?

To understand the safety of St Mark's & Seething Wells, we need to analyze St Mark's & Seething Wells crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, St Mark's & Seething Wells reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 570 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Mark's & Seething Wells witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Mark's & Seething Wells experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 1,216 crimes compared to 823. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Mark's & Seething Wells witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kingston upon Thames, St Mark's & Seething Wells has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Mark's & Seething Wells Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the St Mark's & Seething Wells has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 5th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total St Mark's & Seething Wells crimes were 570. The crime rate of St Mark's & Seething Wells in 2024 was 9.60 (year) or 0.80 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Mark's & Seething Wells were around 1,216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.49 (year) or 1.71 (month) ranking 2 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
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
Green Lane & St James13 15156 15330 15
Tudor10 18153 16328 16
Motspur Park & Old Malden East12 16113 17295 17
Berrylands10 1766 19160 19
Alexandra6 1968 18165 18

St Mark's & Seething Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Bicycle theft (6 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 20258
December 202421
November 202411
October 202411
September 202415
August 20245
April 202416

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202524
December 202424
November 202422
October 202421
September 202416
August 202413
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202416

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
March 20244

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20254
December 202413
November 202412
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
March 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations St Mark's & Seething Wells in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Mark's & Seething Wells postcode area is presented below.

1. B3370 (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Victoria Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Seething Wells Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Electric Parade (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Surbiton Court Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Claremont Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Balaclava Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Brighton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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