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 January 2026 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Malden crime rate of 1.63 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Old Malden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Park Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Drive North 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 areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

    • 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 areas in the Kingston upon Thames.

  • 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 January 2026 the Old Malden has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Old Malden)CrimesRank (Old Malden)CrimesRank (Old Malden)
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
Chessington South & Malden Rushett44 9358 11647 10
Hook & Chessington North42 10368 10583 11
Coombe Hill35 12243 12532 12
Coombe Vale21 15215 13470 13
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

Old Malden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
May 20251

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202511
November 20255
October 202515
September 20254
August 20258
July 20259
June 20254
May 202513
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20252
July 20252
February 20251

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
October 20253
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20252
November 202522
October 202514
September 20258
August 20253
July 202513
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
July 20251

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20254
September 20257
August 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Old Malden in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Park Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
3. Manor Drive North (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Hollands (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Turner Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Percy Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Brockenhurst Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lower Green Gardens (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. Idmiston Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Columbia Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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