Crime in Coombe Vale: statistics, rates and trends
350 crimes were recorded in Coombe Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Coombe Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Coombe Vale
- Types of crime in Coombe Vale
- Coombe Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Coombe Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coombe Vale
- Demographics of Coombe Vale
- Questions about crime in Coombe Vale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), anti-social behaviour (69) and vehicle crime (32) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,624th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Coombe Vale | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 350 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.3 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,907 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Coombe Vale of any year here (350 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 350 | 35.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 368 | 37.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 404 | 40.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 470 | 47.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 455 | 45.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 479 | 48.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 494 | 49.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 444 | 44.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 403 | 40.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) and public order (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 22 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 94 to 69 and vehicle crime fell from 39 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 12.3 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 7.0 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.8 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Coombe Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coombe Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | +60% |
| New Malden Village | 856 | 80.8 | +129% |
| Norbiton | 824 | 69.9 | +98% |
| Coombe Hill | 506 | 70.5 | +100% |
| Kingston Gate | 611 | 55.2 | +56% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | +9% |
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 333 | 41.5 | +18% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Coombe Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Coombe Road” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coombe Road | 20 |
| On or near Long Walk | 18 |
| On or near Revell Road | 16 |
| On or near Brewster Place | 12 |
| On or near High Drive | 11 |
| On or near Poplar Grove | 11 |
| On or near The Triangle | 11 |
| On or near Woodside Road | 11 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Road | 10 |
| On or near Muybridge Road | 10 |
Of the 281 crimes in Coombe Vale with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 43.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 7.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Coombe Vale has an estimated population of 9,907 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (58%, against 34%), less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.8%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coombe Vale average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Coombe Vale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Coombe Vale a safe place to live?
Coombe Vale recorded 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,624th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Coombe Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (69).
Is crime in Coombe Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coombe Vale was down 5% on the year before: 350 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 368 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coombe Vale?
About 9,907 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coombe Vale?
Coombe Vale 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.