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 May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mark's & Seething Wells crime rate of 1.35 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
St Mark's & Seething Wells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 7
  • B3370 with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

    • 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 areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

  • 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 May 2025 the St Mark's & Seething Wells has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 1.35 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mark's & Seething Wells)CrimesRank (St Mark's & Seething Wells)CrimesRank (St Mark's & Seething Wells)
Kingston Town396 12,356 14,298 1
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
Green Lane & St James27 14156 15330 15
Tudor18 17153 16328 16
Motspur Park & Old Malden East21 16113 17295 17
Alexandra12 1968 18165 18
Berrylands15 1866 19160 19

St Mark's & Seething Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202516
February 202517
January 20258
December 202421
November 202411
October 202411
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 202413
November 202412
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202512
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202516
February 202517
January 202524
December 202424
November 202422
October 202421
September 202416
August 202413
July 20241

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 202510
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

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

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

1. Victoria Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. B3370 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
4. Cranes Park (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
5. Surbiton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Newmans Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Public order1
8. Cottage Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
9. Seething Wells Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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