Crime Rate in Chessington South & Malden Rushett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett

The total recorded crimes in Chessington South & Malden Rushett, Kingston upon Thames, UK in January 2026 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chessington South & Malden Rushett crime rate of 2.32 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 Chessington South & Malden Rushett, encompassing approximately 18,961 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Chessington South & Malden Rushett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Suncroft Place with total crimes: 4
  • Crayke Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chessington South & Malden Rushett?

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

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Chessington South & Malden Rushett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 358 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chessington South & Malden Rushett recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Chessington South & Malden Rushett had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 647 crimes compared to 823. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kingston upon Thames, Chessington South & Malden Rushett has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chessington South & Malden Rushett Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Chessington South & Malden Rushett has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 9th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Chessington South & Malden Rushett crimes were 358. The crime rate of Chessington South & Malden Rushett in 2024 was 18.88 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chessington South & Malden Rushett were around 647 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.12 (year) or 2.84 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chessington South & Malden Rushett)CrimesRank (Chessington South & Malden Rushett)CrimesRank (Chessington South & Malden Rushett)
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
New Malden Village50 8487 51,044 4
Norbiton59 6540 4919 6
Surbiton Hill78 5391 9826 7
Kingston Gate40 11459 6700 9
Canbury Gardens51 7405 8708 8
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

Chessington South & Malden Rushett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20254
October 20256
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202510
November 202518
October 202520
September 202518
August 202513
July 202515
June 202517
May 202515
April 202513
March 202520
February 202517

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20254
November 20254
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20256
November 20255
October 202511
September 202517
August 202516
July 202523
June 202523
May 202522
April 20258
March 202519
February 20257

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 20255
October 20255
September 20252
August 20252
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
September 20252
July 20253
June 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20255
October 20255
September 20254
August 20254
July 20252
June 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20258

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Chessington South & Malden Rushett in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chessington South & Malden Rushett postcode area is presented below.

1. Suncroft Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Crayke Hill (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Ashby Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. York Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1
6. Garrison Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Billockby Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Rutland Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Melford Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Merritt Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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