Crime Rate in New Malden Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Malden Village

The total recorded crimes in New Malden Village, Kingston upon Thames, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Malden Village crime rate of 1.57 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 New Malden Village, encompassing approximately 40,128 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
New Malden Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingston Lodge with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is New Malden Village?

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

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, New Malden Village reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 487 crimes compared to 430. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, New Malden Village witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, New Malden Village experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 1,044 crimes compared to 823. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, New Malden Village witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Malden Village Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the New Malden Village has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 8th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total New Malden Village crimes were 487. The crime rate of New Malden Village in 2024 was 12.14 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Malden Village were around 1,044 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.02 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingston upon Thames)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Thames)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Thames)
Kingston Town394 12,356 14,298 1
St Mark's & Seething Wells79 5570 31,216 2
Tolworth82 4573 21,072 3
Norbiton101 2540 4919 6
Canbury Gardens87 3405 8708 8
King George's & Sunray75 7459 7973 5
Kingston Gate60 9459 6700 9
Surbiton Hill76 6391 9826 7
Chessington South & Malden Rushett56 10358 11647 10
Hook & Chessington North55 11368 10583 11
Coombe Hill43 12243 12532 12
Coombe Vale26 14215 13470 13
Old Malden31 13185 14379 14
Green Lane & St James20 16156 15330 15
Tudor25 15153 16328 16
Motspur Park & Old Malden East19 17113 17295 17
Alexandra5 1968 18165 18
Berrylands15 1866 19160 19

New Malden Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 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 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202514
December 202410
November 202420
October 202412
September 202417
August 20249
May 20241
April 202421

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202513
December 20249
November 202416
October 202420
September 202420
August 202421
April 202412

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
April 202410

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20244
October 20241
April 20246

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 202411
August 20242
April 202411

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 20245
August 20248
April 202412

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20244
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations New Malden Village in March 2025

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

1. Kingston Lodge (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Balgowan Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Onslow Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sussex Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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