Crime in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton: statistics, rates and trends
462 crimes were recorded in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton at a glance
- Crime trends in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton
- Types of crime in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton
- Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton
- Demographics of Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton
- Questions about crime in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (171), anti-social behaviour (81), criminal damage and arson (36) and other theft (36) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,353rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 462 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.4 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,909 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton of any year here (462 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 462 | 42.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 515 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 554 | 50.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 508 | 46.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 512 | 46.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 660 | 60.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 587 | 53.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 664 | 60.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 711 | 65.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 45 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 15.7 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -49% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton; the highest is Redhill East (109.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Nork (39.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattenham Corner & Preston | 805 | 75.3 | +78% |
| Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 444 | 44.5 | +5% |
| Nork | 384 | 39.2 | -7% |
| Banstead Village | 726 | 79.8 | +88% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | +109% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | +97% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 985 | 83.4 | +97% |
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +159% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near The Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Sturt'S Lane | 16 |
| On or near Chequers Close | 12 |
| On or near Thurnham Way | 12 |
| On or near Howard Close | 11 |
| On or near Orchard Way | 11 |
| On or near Love Lane | 10 |
| On or near Rookery Way | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
Of the 381 crimes in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% 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 | 153 | 40.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton has an estimated population of 10,909 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton a safe place to live?
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton recorded 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,353rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton was down 10% on the year before: 462 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 515 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton?
About 10,909 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton?
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.