Crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames: statistics, rates and trends
165 crimes were recorded in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames at a glance
- Crime trends in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames
- Types of crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames
- Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames
- Demographics of Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames
- Questions about crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames
- About this data
Crime map
Vehicle crime (39), violence and sexual offences (38) and anti-social behaviour (36) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,591st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 165 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.2 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,558 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames peaked in the year to August 2019 (218 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (133). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 165 | 36.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 147 | 32.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 133 | 29.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 174 | 38.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 208 | 45.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 163 | 35.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 153 | 33.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 218 | 47.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 187 | 41.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded notably more vehicle crime (72% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (49% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 29 to 39 and violence and sexual offences rose from 32 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +34% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 8.3 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 7.9 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | +7% |
| King George's & Sunray | 528 | 75.9 | +110% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | +56% |
| Surbiton Hill | 875 | 66.1 | +82% |
| Tolworth | 1,307 | 101.7 | +181% |
| Old Malden | 398 | 61.2 | +69% |
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 333 | 41.5 | +15% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | +141% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elmbridge Avenue” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elmbridge Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 18 |
| On or near Edith Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Grand Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Raeburn Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 8 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Northcote Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Sandhurst Avenue | 6 |
Of the 129 crimes in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 49.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 38 | 29.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames has an estimated population of 4,558 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames a safe place to live?
Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,591st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames?
Vehicle crime was the most common category, with 39 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (38).
Is crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames was up 12% on the year before: 165 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 147 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames?
About 4,558 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames?
Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.