Crime Rate in Tolworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tolworth

The total recorded crimes in Tolworth, Kingston upon Thames, UK in February 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tolworth crime rate of 2.45 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 Tolworth, encompassing approximately 41,958 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Tolworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsmead Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Kent Way with total crimes: 5
  • Brook Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Tolworth?

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

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Tolworth reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 573 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tolworth witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tolworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 1,072 crimes compared to 823. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tolworth witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tolworth Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Tolworth has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 2.45 ranking 2th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Tolworth crimes were 573. The crime rate of Tolworth in 2024 was 13.66 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tolworth were around 1,072 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.55 (year) or 2.13 (month) ranking 3 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
St Mark's & Seething Wells73 5570 31,216 2
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

Tolworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202515
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202534
January 202528
December 202412
November 202430
October 202417
September 202425
August 202417
April 202435

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202523
December 202416
November 202429
October 202411
September 202422
August 202430
April 202422

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
April 20249

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
April 202410

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
April 20244

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
October 20246
September 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20243
March 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Tolworth in February 2025

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

1. Kingsmead Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Kent Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Brook Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. St George'S Gardens (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lenelby Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Fullers Way North (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ronelean Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
8. Ranyard Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Brook Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Ravenscar Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1

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