Crime in Green Lane & St James: statistics, rates and trends
304 crimes were recorded in Green Lane & St James in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Green Lane & St James at a glance
- Crime trends in Green Lane & St James
- Types of crime in Green Lane & St James
- Green Lane & St James compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Green Lane & St James
- What happened after crimes were reported in Green Lane & St James
- Population and deprivation in Green Lane & St James
- Questions about crime in Green Lane & St James
- About this data
304 crimes were recorded in Green Lane & St James in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 113 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Green Lane & St James has the 2,640th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Green Lane & St James | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 304 | 14,970 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.0 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,150 | 172,692 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Green Lane & St James was highest in the year to July 2020 (390 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (268). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 304 | 59.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 289 | 56.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 268 | 52.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 347 | 67.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 301 | 58.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 362 | 70.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 390 | 75.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 314 | 61.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 343 | 66.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Green Lane & St James 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+62%) and vehicle crime (+44%). The largest falls were in burglary (-69%) and criminal damage and arson (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 21.9 | 0.64 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 10.7 | 0.70 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 7.0 | 1.42 | +44% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.4 | 0.85 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -40% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.9 | 0.89 | -29% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -20% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -69% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.80 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 0.46 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Green Lane & St James
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Green Lane & St James recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Green Lane & St James
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Green Lane & St James recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Green Lane & St James
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Green Lane & St James recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Green Lane & St James
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Green Lane & St James recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Green Lane & St James
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Green Lane & St James recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Green Lane & St James
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Green Lane & St James recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Green Lane & St James
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Green Lane & St James recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Green Lane & St James
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Green Lane & St James recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Green Lane & St James
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Green Lane & St James recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Green Lane & St James
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Green Lane & St James recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Green Lane & St James
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Green Lane & St James recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Green Lane & St James
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Green Lane & St James recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Green Lane & St James
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Green Lane & St James recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Green Lane & St James
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Green Lane & St James recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Green Lane & St James, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Green Lane & St James.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Green Lane & St James |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Vale | 359 | 36.2 | -39% |
| New Malden Village | 864 | 81.5 | +38% |
| Berrylands | 179 | 37.2 | -37% |
| Alexandra | 173 | 38.0 | -36% |
| Norbiton | 792 | 67.2 | +14% |
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 336 | 41.9 | -29% |
| Old Malden | 385 | 59.2 | +0% |
| Kingston Town | 4,479 | 406.0 | +588% |
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 Green Lane & St James over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunbar Road | 27 |
| On or near Willow Road | 26 |
| On or near California Road | 19 |
| On or near Oregon Close | 17 |
| On or near South Park Grove | 14 |
| On or near Sherfield Close | 12 |
| On or near South Lane West | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Georgia Road | 11 |
| On or near Springfield Place | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Green Lane & St James 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 | 91 | 29.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 13.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% |
Green Lane & St James has an estimated population of 5,150. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Green Lane & St James sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Green Lane & St James |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Green Lane & St James a safe place to live?
Green Lane & St James recorded 59.0 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 Green Lane & St James?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Green Lane & St James going up or down?
Recorded crime in Green Lane & St James was up 5% on the year before: 304 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 289 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Green Lane & St James?
Green Lane & St James 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 Green Lane & St James. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.