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 January 2026 are around 325 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingston Town crime rate of 9.14 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 Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (-15.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-31.48% decrease)
Kingston Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 28

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 January 2026 the Kingston Town has recorded 325 crimes with crime rate of 9.14 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kingston Town)CrimesRank (Kingston Town)CrimesRank (Kingston Town)
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
Chessington South & Malden Rushett44 9358 11647 10
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

Kingston Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (72 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (71 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (72 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 259 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202630
December 202520
November 202517
October 202531
September 202515
August 202513
July 202513
June 202520
May 202534
April 202510
March 202538
February 202518

A total of 926 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202671
December 202571
November 202594
October 202581
September 202569
August 202583
July 202575
June 202568
May 202566
April 202574
March 202582
February 202592

A total of 259 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202633
December 202520
November 202524
October 202521
September 202518
August 202518
July 202522
June 202524
May 202518
April 202519
March 202519
February 202523

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202511
November 202512
October 202514
September 202516
August 202522
July 202521
June 202512
May 20252
April 202514
March 202517
February 202517

A total of 319 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202533
November 202518
October 202525
September 202527
August 202520
July 202526
June 202533
May 202534
April 202525
March 202528
February 202528

A total of 342 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202520
November 202525
October 202523
September 202530
August 202546
July 202553
June 202529
May 202531
April 202517
March 202527
February 202522

A total of 776 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202637
December 202554
November 202557
October 202582
September 202572
August 202567
July 202585
June 202556
May 202572
April 202555
March 202566
February 202573

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20254
October 20255
September 20254
August 20259
July 20255
June 202511
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 1103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202672
December 202585
November 202586
October 202595
September 202590
August 202572
July 2025135
June 2025109
May 2025108
April 202570
March 202588
February 202593

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20259
November 202511
October 20253
September 20252
August 20256
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202510
November 202512
October 20252
September 202514
August 202516
July 20256
June 20252
May 202510
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20257
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20251
November 20254
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20255
November 20256
October 202517
September 20258
August 20257
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258

High Crime Locations Kingston Town in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting26
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting15
Theft from the person11
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft4
Theft from the person4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs4
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
5. Clarence Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Nipper Alley (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
8. Weston Park (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
9. Castle Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Eden Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1

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