Crime in Hook & Chessington North: statistics, rates and trends
646 crimes were recorded in Hook & Chessington North in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hook & Chessington North at a glance
- Crime trends in Hook & Chessington North
- Types of crime in Hook & Chessington North
- Hook & Chessington North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hook & Chessington North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hook & Chessington North
- Demographics of Hook & Chessington North
- Questions about crime in Hook & Chessington North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (187), anti-social behaviour (168) and vehicle crime (68) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,253rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hook & Chessington North | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 646 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.5 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,301 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hook & Chessington North peaked in the year to August 2024 (653 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (505). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 646 | 69.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 619 | 66.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 653 | 70.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 537 | 57.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 554 | 59.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 505 | 54.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 607 | 65.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 615 | 66.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 546 | 58.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hook & Chessington North recorded notably more vehicle crime (47% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (47% below) and public order (45% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 39 to 68 and violence and sexual offences rose from 154 to 187, while criminal damage and arson fell from 69 to 37 and public order fell from 46 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 20.1 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 18.1 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +74% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hook & Chessington North; 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 Hook & Chessington North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chessington South & Malden Rushett | 686 | 65.0 | -6% |
| Tolworth | 1,307 | 101.7 | +46% |
| King George's & Sunray | 528 | 75.9 | +9% |
| Surbiton Hill | 875 | 66.1 | -5% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -48% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -44% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | +26% |
| Old Malden | 398 | 61.2 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Hook & Chessington North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A243” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A243 | 49 |
| On or near Sopwith Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Moor Lane | 31 |
| On or near Frimley Road | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Osborne Way | 21 |
| On or near Sanger Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Mount Road | 18 |
| On or near North Parade | 18 |
Of the 478 crimes in Hook & Chessington North with a recorded outcome, 43% 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 168 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 206 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 32.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Hook & Chessington North has an estimated population of 9,301 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%) and less social housing (14%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hook & Chessington North average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hook & Chessington North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hook & Chessington North a safe place to live?
Hook & Chessington North recorded 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,253rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hook & Chessington North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Hook & Chessington North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hook & Chessington North was up 4% on the year before: 646 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 619 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hook & Chessington North?
About 9,301 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hook & Chessington North?
Hook & Chessington North 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.