Crime Rate in Kingston Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingston Town

The total recorded crimes in Kingston Town, Kingston upon Thames, UK in July 2025 are around 460 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingston Town crime rate of 12.93 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 Town, encompassing approximately 35,565 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (135) incidents (23.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (51.79% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (10.29% increase)
Kingston Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 65
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 58
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

How safe is Kingston Town?

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

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Kingston Town reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 2,356 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingston Town witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Kingston Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 4,298 crimes compared to 823. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingston Town witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingston Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kingston Town has recorded 460 crimes with crime rate of 12.93 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Kingston Town crimes were 2,356. The crime rate of Kingston Town in 2024 was 66.24 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingston Town were around 4,298 crimes with yearly crime rate of 120.85 (year) or 10.07 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingston Town)CrimesRank (Kingston Town)CrimesRank (Kingston Town)
St Mark's & Seething Wells88 5570 31,216 2
Tolworth118 2573 21,072 3
Norbiton96 3540 4919 6
New Malden Village86 6487 51,044 4
Surbiton Hill91 4391 9826 7
King George's & Sunray72 7459 7973 5
Kingston Gate65 9459 6700 9
Canbury Gardens70 8405 8708 8
Chessington South & Malden Rushett55 11358 11647 10
Hook & Chessington North61 10368 10583 11
Coombe Hill35 14243 12532 12
Old Malden41 12185 14379 14
Coombe Vale37 13215 13470 13
Green Lane & St James26 16156 15330 15
Tudor31 15153 16328 16
Motspur Park & Old Malden East23 17113 17295 17
Alexandra15 1968 18165 18
Berrylands18 1866 19160 19

Kingston Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 135 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (109 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (108 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (72 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (70 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (88 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (82 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (99 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (73 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (68 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (75 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 765 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202556
May 202572
April 202555
March 202566
February 202573
January 202550
December 202452
November 202457
October 202464
September 202460
August 202475

A total of 232 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
May 202534
April 202510
March 202538
February 202518
January 202524
December 202411
November 202424
October 202421
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 850 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202568
May 202566
April 202574
March 202582
February 202592
January 202573
December 202467
November 202478
October 202468
September 202465
August 202442

A total of 294 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202529
May 202531
April 202517
March 202527
February 202522
January 202520
December 202422
November 202417
October 202423
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 1031 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025135
June 2025109
May 2025108
April 202570
March 202588
February 202593
January 202599
December 202463
November 202474
October 202469
September 202490
August 202433

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 20252
April 202514
March 202517
February 202517
January 20256
December 202416
November 202415
October 202412
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 327 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202524
May 202518
April 202519
March 202519
February 202523
January 202545
December 202432
November 202440
October 202444
September 202421
August 202420

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 109 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 202510
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 202426
August 202411

A total of 345 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202533
May 202534
April 202525
March 202528
February 202528
January 202525
December 202432
November 202418
October 202442
September 202441
August 202413

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 202412
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Kingston Town in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total65
Shoplifting43
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clarence Street (Map)
Total58
Shoplifting37
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting18
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting13
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total13
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Castle Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
10. Bath Passage (Map)
Total10
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1

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