Crime in Canbury Gardens: statistics, rates and trends
669 crimes were recorded in Canbury Gardens in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Canbury Gardens at a glance
- Crime trends in Canbury Gardens
- Types of crime in Canbury Gardens
- Canbury Gardens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Canbury Gardens
- What happened after crimes were reported in Canbury Gardens
- Population and deprivation in Canbury Gardens
- Questions about crime in Canbury Gardens
- About this data
669 crimes were recorded in Canbury Gardens in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 184 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Canbury Gardens has the 1,811th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Canbury Gardens | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 669 | 14,970 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.2 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,239 | 172,692 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Canbury Gardens was highest in the year to July 2021 (886 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (507). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 669 | 81.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 692 | 84.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 721 | 87.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 711 | 86.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 667 | 81.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 886 | 107.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 859 | 104.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 644 | 78.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 507 | 61.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Canbury Gardens 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 anti-social behaviour, drugs, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+67%) and criminal damage and arson (+43%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-52%) and burglary (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 22.3 | 0.65 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 20.4 | 1.33 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 6.9 | 0.84 | -42% |
| Drugs | 40 | 4.9 | 1.48 | +67% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -22% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.2 | 0.64 | +21% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 4.0 | 4.87 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.0 | 0.62 | -52% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.5 | 0.72 | -49% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.7 | 1.26 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.6 | 0.93 | +86% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.50 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Canbury Gardens
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Canbury Gardens recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Canbury Gardens
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Canbury Gardens recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Canbury Gardens
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Canbury Gardens recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Canbury Gardens
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Canbury Gardens recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Canbury Gardens
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Canbury Gardens recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Canbury Gardens
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Canbury Gardens recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Canbury Gardens
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Canbury Gardens recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Canbury Gardens
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Canbury Gardens recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Canbury Gardens
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Canbury Gardens recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Canbury Gardens
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Canbury Gardens recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Canbury Gardens
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Canbury Gardens recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Canbury Gardens
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Canbury Gardens recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Canbury Gardens
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Canbury Gardens recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Canbury Gardens
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Canbury Gardens recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Canbury Gardens, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Canbury Gardens.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Canbury Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Gate | 590 | 53.4 | -34% |
| Tudor | 233 | 28.2 | -65% |
| Kingston Town | 4,479 | 406.0 | +400% |
| Norbiton | 792 | 67.2 | -17% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,104 | 87.2 | +7% |
| Coombe Vale | 359 | 36.2 | -55% |
| Coombe Hill | 499 | 69.5 | -14% |
| Berrylands | 179 | 37.2 | -54% |
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 Canbury Gardens over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 141 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 54 |
| On or near Sopwith Way | 36 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 35 |
| On or near Seven Kings Way | 34 |
| On or near Kingsgate Road | 33 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 32 |
| On or near Skerne Road | 30 |
| On or near East Road | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Canbury Gardens 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 210 | 31.4% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 25.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Canbury Gardens has an estimated population of 8,239. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Canbury Gardens sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Canbury Gardens |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Canbury Gardens a safe place to live?
Canbury Gardens recorded 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Canbury Gardens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Canbury Gardens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Canbury Gardens was down 3% on the year before: 669 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 692 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Canbury Gardens?
Canbury Gardens is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Canbury Gardens. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.