Crime in King George's & Sunray: statistics, rates and trends
528 crimes were recorded in King George's & Sunray in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 32% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in King George's & Sunray at a glance
- Crime trends in King George's & Sunray
- Types of crime in King George's & Sunray
- King George's & Sunray compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in King George's & Sunray
- What happened after crimes were reported in King George's & Sunray
- Demographics of King George's & Sunray
- Questions about crime in King George's & Sunray
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (155), anti-social behaviour (81) and vehicle crime (60) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,985th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | King George's & Sunray | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 528 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.9 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +32% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,961 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in King George's & Sunray of any year here (528 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 528 | 75.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 400 | 57.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 445 | 63.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 489 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 435 | 62.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 479 | 68.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 495 | 71.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 393 | 56.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 442 | 63.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
Compared with England and Wales, King George's & Sunray recorded notably more drugs (2.2 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (73% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (59% below) and public order (53% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 37 to 50 and burglary rose from 23 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 22.3 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 11.6 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Drugs | 50 | 7.2 | 3.3 | +35% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 22 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than King George's & Sunray; 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 King George's & Sunray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolworth | 1,307 | 101.7 | +34% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -52% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -49% |
| Surbiton Hill | 875 | 66.1 | -13% |
| Old Malden | 398 | 61.2 | -19% |
| Hook & Chessington North | 646 | 69.5 | -8% |
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 333 | 41.5 | -45% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in King George's & Sunray over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 99 |
| On or near Kingston By-Pass | 29 |
| On or near Donald Woods Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Tolworth Close | 22 |
| On or near Sunray Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Fircroft Road | 20 |
| On or near Tolworth Rise North (Kingston By-Pass) | 16 |
| On or near Elmdene | 15 |
Of the 447 crimes in King George's & Sunray with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 40.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
King George's & Sunray has an estimated population of 6,961 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), more private renting (25%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (17%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up King George's & Sunray average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | King George's & Sunray | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is King George's & Sunray a safe place to live?
King George's & Sunray recorded 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,985th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in King George's & Sunray?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in King George's & Sunray going up or down?
Recorded crime in King George's & Sunray was up 32% on the year before: 528 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 400 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of King George's & Sunray?
About 6,961 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers King George's & Sunray?
King George's & Sunray 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.