Crime in Coombe Hill: statistics, rates and trends
506 crimes were recorded in Coombe Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Coombe Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Coombe Hill
- Types of crime in Coombe Hill
- Coombe Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Coombe Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coombe Hill
- Demographics of Coombe Hill
- Questions about crime in Coombe Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (216), anti-social behaviour (68) and other theft (51) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,206th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Coombe Hill | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 506 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.5 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,179 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Coombe Hill peaked in the year to August 2020 (701 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (439). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 506 | 70.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 439 | 61.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 520 | 72.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 541 | 75.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 583 | 81.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 609 | 84.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 701 | 97.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 598 | 83.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 546 | 76.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (38% below) and public order (23% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 31 to 51 and violence and sexual offences rose from 161 to 216, while burglary fell from 34 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 30.1 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Other theft | 51 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -41% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coombe Hill; 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 Coombe Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Vale | 350 | 35.3 | -50% |
| Kingston Gate | 611 | 55.2 | -22% |
| Norbiton | 824 | 69.9 | -1% |
| Tudor | 235 | 28.4 | -60% |
| New Malden Village | 856 | 80.8 | +15% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | -20% |
| Canbury Gardens | 657 | 79.7 | +13% |
| Kingston Town | 4,533 | 410.9 | +483% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Coombe Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (186).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 186 |
| On or near Mary Adelaide Close | 31 |
| On or near Coombe Lane Flyover | 24 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 23 |
| On or near Keswick Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Vale Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Jemmett Close | 10 |
| On or near Robin Hood Lane | 10 |
| On or near Warbank Lane | 10 |
| On or near Windermere Road | 10 |
Of the 438 crimes in Coombe Hill with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Coombe Hill has an estimated population of 7,179 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%), less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%) and more students (11.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coombe Hill average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Coombe Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Coombe Hill a safe place to live?
Coombe Hill recorded 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,206th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Coombe Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Coombe Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coombe Hill was up 15% on the year before: 506 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 439 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coombe Hill?
About 7,179 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coombe Hill?
Coombe Hill 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.