Crime in King George's & Sunray: statistics, rates and trends
529 crimes were recorded in King George's & Sunray in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in King George's & Sunray
- Questions about crime in King George's & Sunray
- About this data
529 crimes were recorded in King George's & Sunray in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 31% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 158 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, King George's & Sunray has the 1,989th highest crime rate.
| Measure | King George's & Sunray | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 529 | 14,970 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,961 | 172,692 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in King George's & Sunray was highest in the year to July 2026 (529 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (387). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 529 | 76.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 405 | 58.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 436 | 62.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 493 | 70.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 432 | 62.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 482 | 69.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 499 | 71.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 387 | 55.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 451 | 64.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in King George's & Sunray 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+50%) and vehicle crime (+38%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 22.7 | 0.66 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 11.2 | 0.73 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 9.3 | 1.90 | +38% |
| Drugs | 51 | 7.3 | 2.24 | +50% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +112% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.2 | 0.61 | -12% |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.0 | 1.14 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.4 | 0.42 | +140% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +16% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +120% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.4 | 0.85 | +67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.9 | 1.05 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in King George's & Sunray
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. King George's & Sunray recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 29.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in King George's & Sunray
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. King George's & Sunray recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in King George's & Sunray
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. King George's & Sunray recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in King George's & Sunray
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. King George's & Sunray recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in King George's & Sunray
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. King George's & Sunray recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in King George's & Sunray
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. King George's & Sunray recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in King George's & Sunray
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. King George's & Sunray recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in King George's & Sunray
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. King George's & Sunray recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in King George's & Sunray
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. King George's & Sunray recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in King George's & Sunray
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. King George's & Sunray recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in King George's & Sunray
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. King George's & Sunray recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in King George's & Sunray
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. King George's & Sunray recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in King George's & Sunray
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. King George's & Sunray recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in King George's & Sunray
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. King George's & Sunray recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to King George's & Sunray, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to King George's & Sunray.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs King George's & Sunray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolworth | 1,297 | 100.9 | +33% |
| Alexandra | 173 | 38.0 | -50% |
| Berrylands | 179 | 37.2 | -51% |
| Surbiton Hill | 893 | 67.4 | -11% |
| Old Malden | 385 | 59.2 | -22% |
| Hook & Chessington North | 648 | 69.7 | -8% |
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 336 | 41.9 | -45% |
| Green Lane & St James | 304 | 59.0 | -22% |
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 King George's & Sunray over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 102 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Kingston By-Pass | 28 |
| On or near Donald Woods Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Tolworth Close | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Fircroft Road | 20 |
| On or near Sunray Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Elmdene | 18 |
| On or near Barnsbury Crescent | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in King George's & Sunray 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 35.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 181 | 34.2% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% |
King George's & Sunray has an estimated population of 6,961. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in King George's & Sunray sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | King George's & Sunray |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is King George's & Sunray a safe place to live?
King George's & Sunray recorded 76.0 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 King George's & Sunray?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in King George's & Sunray going up or down?
Recorded crime in King George's & Sunray was up 31% on the year before: 529 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 405 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers King George's & Sunray?
King George's & Sunray 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 King George's & Sunray. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.