Crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett: statistics, rates and trends
686 crimes were recorded in Chessington South & Malden Rushett in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.0 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 Chessington South & Malden Rushett at a glance
- Crime trends in Chessington South & Malden Rushett
- Types of crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett
- Chessington South & Malden Rushett compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chessington South & Malden Rushett
- Demographics of Chessington South & Malden Rushett
- Questions about crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (218), anti-social behaviour (192) and vehicle crime (56) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,430th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chessington South & Malden Rushett | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 686 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.0 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,549 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett peaked in the year to August 2020 (851 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (615). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 686 | 65.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 615 | 58.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 652 | 61.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 659 | 62.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 652 | 61.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 689 | 65.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 851 | 80.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 845 | 80.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 722 | 68.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (66% below) and other theft (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 23 to 37 and public order rose from 35 to 45, while criminal damage and arson fell from 65 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 20.7 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +61% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -63% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chessington South & Malden Rushett; the highest is Tolworth (101.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames (36.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chessington South & Malden Rushett |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook & Chessington North | 646 | 69.5 | +7% |
| Tolworth | 1,307 | 101.7 | +56% |
| King George's & Sunray | 528 | 75.9 | +17% |
| Surbiton Hill | 875 | 66.1 | +2% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -44% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -41% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | +34% |
| Old Malden | 398 | 61.2 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Chessington South & Malden Rushett over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (107).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 107 |
| On or near B280 | 23 |
| On or near Almshouse Lane | 22 |
| On or near Chessington South | 22 |
| On or near Chessington Hill Park | 19 |
| On or near Suncroft Place | 19 |
| On or near Angus Close | 15 |
| On or near Chantry Road | 15 |
| On or near Crayke Hill | 14 |
| On or near York Way | 14 |
Of the 494 crimes in Chessington South & Malden Rushett with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 192 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 177 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Chessington South & Malden Rushett has an estimated population of 10,549 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chessington South & Malden Rushett average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chessington South & Malden Rushett | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chessington South & Malden Rushett a safe place to live?
Chessington South & Malden Rushett recorded 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,430th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chessington South & Malden Rushett was up 12% on the year before: 686 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 615 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chessington South & Malden Rushett?
About 10,549 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chessington South & Malden Rushett?
Chessington South & Malden Rushett 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.