Crime in Kingston Gate: statistics, rates and trends
611 crimes were recorded in Kingston Gate in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingston Gate at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingston Gate
- Types of crime in Kingston Gate
- Kingston Gate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingston Gate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingston Gate
- Demographics of Kingston Gate
- Questions about crime in Kingston Gate
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (181), violence and sexual offences (169) and drugs (50) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,815th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kingston Gate | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 611 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.2 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,059 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingston Gate peaked in the year to August 2020 (884 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (581). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 611 | 55.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 834 | 75.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 634 | 57.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 735 | 66.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 641 | 58.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 775 | 70.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 884 | 79.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 709 | 64.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 581 | 52.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingston Gate recorded notably more drugs (38% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below). On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 76 to 39 and anti-social behaviour fell from 343 to 181.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 16.4 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 15.3 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Drugs | 50 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -49% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingston Gate; the highest is Kingston Town (410.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Tudor, Kingston upon Thames (28.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingston Gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canbury Gardens | 657 | 79.7 | +44% |
| Norbiton | 824 | 69.9 | +26% |
| Tudor | 235 | 28.4 | -49% |
| Kingston Town | 4,533 | 410.9 | +644% |
| Coombe Hill | 506 | 70.5 | +28% |
| Coombe Vale | 350 | 35.3 | -36% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | +2% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | +58% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Kingston Gate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cumberland House” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cumberland House | 85 |
| On or near Kingsnympton Park | 34 |
| On or near Haygreen Close | 26 |
| On or near Wolverton Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Florence Road | 21 |
| On or near Berystede | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Elm Road | 15 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 14 |
| On or near Crescent Road | 14 |
Of the 430 crimes in Kingston Gate with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 181 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Kingston Gate has an estimated population of 11,059 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (61%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.2%, against 18.2%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingston Gate average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingston Gate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingston Gate a safe place to live?
Kingston Gate recorded 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,815th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Kingston Gate?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (169).
Is crime in Kingston Gate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingston Gate was down 27% on the year before: 611 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 834 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingston Gate?
About 11,059 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingston Gate?
Kingston Gate 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.