Crime in Green Lane & St James: statistics, rates and trends
291 crimes were recorded in Green Lane & St James in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Green Lane & St James
- Questions about crime in Green Lane & St James
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (113), anti-social behaviour (52) and vehicle crime (31) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,754th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Green Lane & St James | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 291 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,150 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Green Lane & St James peaked in the year to August 2020 (406 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (272). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 291 | 56.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 290 | 56.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 272 | 52.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 342 | 66.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 307 | 59.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 356 | 69.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 406 | 78.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 314 | 61.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 332 | 64.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (36% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 40 to 52 and violence and sexual offences rose from 94 to 113, while other theft fell from 34 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 21.9 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Green Lane & St James; the highest is Kingston Town (410.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Coombe Vale (35.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Green Lane & St James |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe Vale | 350 | 35.3 | -37% |
| New Malden Village | 856 | 80.8 | +43% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -32% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -36% |
| Norbiton | 824 | 69.9 | +24% |
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 333 | 41.5 | -27% |
| Old Malden | 398 | 61.2 | +8% |
| Kingston Town | 4,533 | 410.9 | +627% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Green Lane & St James over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dunbar Road” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunbar Road | 29 |
| On or near Willow Road | 22 |
| On or near California Road | 21 |
| On or near Oregon Close | 16 |
| On or near South Lane West | 14 |
| On or near Georgia Road | 13 |
| On or near South Park Grove | 13 |
| On or near Sherfield Close | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Springfield Place | 11 |
Of the 239 crimes in Green Lane & St James with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Green Lane & St James has an estimated population of 5,150 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (13.4%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (44%, against 34%) and fewer retired residents (17%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Green Lane & St James average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Green Lane & St James | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Green Lane & St James a safe place to live?
Green Lane & St James recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,754th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Green Lane & St James going up or down?
Recorded crime in Green Lane & St James was almost unchanged on the year before: 291 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Green Lane & St James?
About 5,150 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Green Lane & St James?
Green Lane & St James 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.