Crime in Canbury Gardens: statistics, rates and trends
657 crimes were recorded in Canbury Gardens in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Canbury Gardens
- Questions about crime in Canbury Gardens
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (176), anti-social behaviour (175) and shoplifting (62) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,857th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Canbury Gardens | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 657 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.7 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,239 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Canbury Gardens peaked in the year to August 2020 (912 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (526). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 657 | 79.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 709 | 86.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 712 | 86.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 724 | 87.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 672 | 81.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 837 | 101.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 912 | 110.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 621 | 75.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 526 | 63.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Canbury Gardens recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.6 times the national rate), drugs (45% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (38% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (57% below) and other theft (44% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 26 to 39 and violence and sexual offences rose from 152 to 176, while vehicle crime fell from 46 to 25 and burglary fell from 37 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 21.4 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 21.2 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 7.5 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.7 | 3.3 | +50% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 3.8 | 0.8 | -40% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.0 | 5.0 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.5 | 3.6 | -43% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Canbury Gardens; the highest is Kingston Town (410.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Tudor, Kingston upon Thames (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Canbury Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Gate | 611 | 55.2 | -31% |
| Tudor | 235 | 28.4 | -64% |
| Kingston Town | 4,533 | 410.9 | +415% |
| Norbiton | 824 | 69.9 | -12% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | +10% |
| Coombe Vale | 350 | 35.3 | -56% |
| Coombe Hill | 506 | 70.5 | -12% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Canbury Gardens over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 50 |
| On or near Sopwith Way | 38 |
| On or near Seven Kings Way | 35 |
| On or near Kingsgate Road | 31 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 31 |
| On or near Skerne Road | 31 |
| On or near May Bate Avenue | 29 |
| On or near East Road | 27 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 25 |
Of the 482 crimes in Canbury Gardens with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 175 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 198 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 141 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Canbury Gardens has an estimated population of 8,239 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (66%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (7.2%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Canbury Gardens average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Canbury Gardens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 66.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Canbury Gardens a safe place to live?
Canbury Gardens recorded 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,857th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Canbury Gardens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (175).
Is crime in Canbury Gardens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Canbury Gardens was down 7% on the year before: 657 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 709 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Canbury Gardens?
About 8,239 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Canbury Gardens?
Canbury Gardens 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.