Crime in Kingston Town: statistics, rates and trends
4,533 crimes were recorded in Kingston Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 410.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingston Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingston Town
- Types of crime in Kingston Town
- Kingston Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingston Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingston Town
- Demographics of Kingston Town
- Questions about crime in Kingston Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,014), shoplifting (1,006) and anti-social behaviour (850) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 31st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kingston Town | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,533 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 410.9 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,033 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Kingston Town of any year here (4,533 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,533 | 410.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,525 | 410.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,357 | 394.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,292 | 389.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,225 | 382.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,637 | 329.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,796 | 344.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,301 | 389.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,129 | 374.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 438 |
| July 2026 | 431 |
| June 2026 | 362 |
| May 2026 | 347 |
| April 2026 | 346 |
| March 2026 | 428 |
| February 2026 | 361 |
| January 2026 | 325 |
| December 2025 | 344 |
| November 2025 | 371 |
| October 2025 | 404 |
| September 2025 | 376 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingston Town recorded notably more theft from the person (13.1 times the national rate), bicycle theft (12.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (10.8 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 20 to 29 and robbery rose from 83 to 109, while criminal damage and arson fell from 184 to 120 and burglary fell from 66 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,014 | 91.9 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 1,006 | 91.2 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 850 | 77.0 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 300 | 27.2 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Drugs | 298 | 27.0 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Other theft | 286 | 25.9 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 243 | 22.0 | 1.7 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 113 | 10.2 | 0.8 | -1% |
| Robbery | 109 | 9.9 | 1.4 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 6.8 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Other crime | 43 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 2.6 | 1.0 | +45% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kingston Town has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingston Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | -79% |
| Norbiton | 824 | 69.9 | -83% |
| Canbury Gardens | 657 | 79.7 | -81% |
| Kingston Gate | 611 | 55.2 | -87% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -91% |
| Surbiton Hill | 875 | 66.1 | -84% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | -86% |
| Tudor | 235 | 28.4 | -93% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Kingston Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (880).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 880 |
| On or near Nightclub | 493 |
| On or near Clarence Street | 383 |
| On or near Supermarket | 269 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 191 |
| On or near Parking Area | 171 |
| On or near Castle Street | 136 |
| On or near Eden Street | 120 |
| On or near Weston Park | 120 |
| On or near Nipper Alley | 119 |
Of the 3,683 crimes in Kingston Town with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 850 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,636 | 44.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 836 | 22.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 383 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 216 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 204 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 170 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 165 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 36 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Kingston Town has an estimated population of 11,033 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (24.9%, against 7.9%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and more households without a car (42%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingston Town average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingston Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 24.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingston Town a safe place to live?
Kingston Town recorded 410.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 31st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Kingston Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,014 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,006).
Is crime in Kingston Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingston Town was almost unchanged on the year before: 4,533 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,525 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingston Town?
About 11,033 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingston Town?
Kingston Town 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.