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 July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Malden crime rate of 2.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Old Malden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newhouse Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Columbia Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Old Malden has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Malden)CrimesRank (Old Malden)CrimesRank (Old Malden)
Kingston Town460 12,356 14,298 1
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
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

Old Malden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
November 20241

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 202511
February 20258
January 202515
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202513
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
October 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

High Crime Locations Old Malden in July 2025

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

1. Newhouse Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
3. Columbia Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Percy Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
6. Manor Drive North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lower Green Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Marlfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. A2043 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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