Crime Rate in Old Malden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Malden

The total recorded crimes in Old Malden, Kingston upon Thames, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Malden crime rate of 1.74 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 Old Malden, encompassing approximately 17,787 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Old Malden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Park Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Idmiston Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Old Malden?

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

  • Relative to Kingston upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Old Malden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 185 crimes compared to 430.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Old Malden recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Old Malden had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Thames average, with 379 crimes compared to 823. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Old Malden recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Malden Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Old Malden has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.74 ranking 13th out of 18 in the Kingston upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Old Malden crimes were 185. The crime rate of Old Malden in 2024 was 10.40 (year) or 0.87 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Malden were around 379 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.31 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 14 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
New Malden Village63 8487 51,044 4
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
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

Old Malden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
April 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
October 20242
April 20243

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202515
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
April 202410

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Old Malden in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
2. Park Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Idmiston Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Newhouse Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Manor Drive North (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lower Green Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Marlfield Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Glebe (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Columbia Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A2043 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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