Crime Rate in Kingston upon Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingston upon Thames

The total recorded crimes in Kingston upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 1,293 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingston upon Thames crime rate of 7.69 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 upon Thames, encompassing approximately 168,065 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (350) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (313) incidents (5.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (147) incidents (22.50% increase)
Kingston upon Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29

Kingston upon Thames Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Kingston upon Thames?

To understand the safety of Kingston upon Thames, we need to analyze Kingston upon Thames crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Kingston upon Thames has recorded 8,165 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 48.58 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 313 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 15,645 crimes with a crime rate of 93.09, ranking it 141 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Kingston upon Thames demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 8165 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingston upon Thames witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kingston upon Thames had fewer crimes than the Outer London average, with 15,645 crimes compared to 28,746. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Kingston upon Thames witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Kingston upon Thames is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Kingston upon Thames has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Kingston upon Thames Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Kingston Town (396 crimes), and the safest, Alexandra (12 crimes), is 384 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Kingston upon Thames.

Similarly, the area of Kingston Riverside (377 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Motspur Park (14 crimes), with a difference of 363 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Kingston upon Thames.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kingston Town396
Tolworth84
Surbiton Hill83
St Mark's & Seething Wells80
New Malden Village76

Safest Wards:

Old Malden26
Motspur Park & Old Malden East21
Tudor18
Berrylands15
Alexandra12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kingston Riverside377
Tolworth111
Kingston North97
Kingston East & Norbiton West84
Surbiton North64

Safest Areas:

Kingston Vale & Coombe Hill23
Berrylands South23
Berrylands North22
Tudor Drive18
Motspur Park14

Kingston upon Thames Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingston upon Thames has recorded 1,293 crimes with crime rate of 7.69 ranking 177th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 19 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Kingston upon Thames crimes were 8,165. The crime rate of Kingston upon Thames in 2024 was 48.58 (year) or 4.05 (month) ranking it 313 danzarous in the UK. Kingston upon Thames ranked 19 in terms of total crimes and 14 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingston upon Thames were around 15,645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.09 (year) or 7.76 (month) ranking 141 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Kingston upon Thames ranked 19 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 12 as per crime rate of Kingston upon Thames

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Kingston upon Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (350 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (313 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (298 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (280 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (337 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (276 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 325 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 221 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (328 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (252 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 271 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 250 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (298 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (281 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (281 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (245 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (295 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (267 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (283 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (232 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025147
April 2025120
March 2025141
February 2025142
January 2025141
December 2024120
November 2024109
October 2024125
September 2024129
August 202449

A total of 759 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025109
April 202595
March 202591
February 202560
January 202542
December 202474
November 202479
October 202484
September 202481
August 202443
July 20241

A total of 840 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202585
March 202586
February 202591
January 202584
December 202488
November 202471
October 2024104
September 2024111
August 202440
July 20241

A total of 690 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202560
March 202575
February 202575
January 202557
December 202463
November 202459
October 202468
September 202476
August 202471
July 20243

A total of 557 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202550
March 202582
February 202560
January 202562
December 202434
November 202459
October 202462
September 202440
August 202437
July 20241

A total of 408 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202540
March 202534
February 202537
January 202554
December 202444
November 202452
October 202452
September 202433
August 202433
July 20242

A total of 172 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202517
February 202519
January 202514
December 202413
November 202430
October 202420
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 661 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202574
March 202574
February 202574
January 202576
December 202468
November 202491
October 202464
September 202466
August 202467
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 2705 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 270.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 350 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025350
April 2025280
March 2025276
February 2025221
January 2025252
December 2024250
November 2024281
October 2024245
September 2024267
August 2024283

A total of 250 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202516
February 202512
January 202517
December 202427
November 202432
October 202434
September 202445
August 202419
July 20244

A total of 2988 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 249.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 337 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025313
April 2025298
March 2025337
February 2025325
January 2025328
December 2024271
November 2024298
October 2024281
September 2024295
August 2024232
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 491 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202555
March 202556
February 202549
January 202557
December 202468
November 202453
October 202447
September 202429
August 202435

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 151 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202521
February 202519
January 202512
December 202412
November 202413
October 202421
September 202414
August 20244

High Crime Locations Kingston upon Thames in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total33
Drugs12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
2. Clarence Street (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting19
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting28
Burglary1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting23
Other theft2
Other crime1
5. Castle Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting4
Other theft4
Public order2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1

To know about postcode areas in Kingston upon Thames, visit Kingston upon Thames information

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