Crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames: statistics, rates and trends

173 crimes were recorded in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was vehicle crime, with 43 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames has the 3,516th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames was highest in the year to July 2019 (225 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (134). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+65%) and violence and sexual offences (+43%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%).

Vehicle crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames has an estimated population of 4,558. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.