Crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East: statistics, rates and trends
336 crimes were recorded in Motspur Park & Old Malden East in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East at a glance
- Crime trends in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
- Types of crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
- Motspur Park & Old Malden East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
- Population and deprivation in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
- Questions about crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
- About this data
336 crimes were recorded in Motspur Park & Old Malden East in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Motspur Park & Old Malden East has the 3,371st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Motspur Park & Old Malden East | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 336 | 14,970 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.9 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,020 | 172,692 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East was highest in the year to July 2021 (377 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (268). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 336 | 41.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 268 | 33.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 273 | 34.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 325 | 40.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 335 | 41.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 377 | 47.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 365 | 45.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 316 | 39.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 269 | 33.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Motspur Park & Old Malden East 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+49%) and vehicle crime (+31%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and burglary (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 14.8 | 0.43 | +49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 9.5 | 0.62 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 4.2 | 0.86 | +31% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +92% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -14% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.4 | 0.36 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -48% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +10% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.1 | 0.83 | +200% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.30 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Motspur Park & Old Malden East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Motspur Park & Old Malden East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Motspur Park & Old Malden East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Malden | 385 | 59.2 | +41% |
| New Malden Village | 864 | 81.5 | +95% |
| Green Lane & St James | 304 | 59.0 | +41% |
| Alexandra | 173 | 38.0 | -9% |
| King George's & Sunray | 529 | 76.0 | +81% |
| Coombe Vale | 359 | 36.2 | -14% |
| Berrylands | 179 | 37.2 | -11% |
| Tolworth | 1,297 | 100.9 | +141% |
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 Motspur Park & Old Malden East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Knightwood Crescent | 33 |
| On or near College Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Canford Gardens | 20 |
| On or near Malden Road | 17 |
| On or near Greenlaw Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Oxford Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Tolworth Rise North (Kingston By-Pass) | 13 |
| On or near Woodies Lane | 13 |
| On or near Wickham Close | 12 |
| On or near Hughenden Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Motspur Park & Old Malden East 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 29.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 76 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% |
Motspur Park & Old Malden East has an estimated population of 8,020. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Motspur Park & Old Malden East sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Motspur Park & Old Malden East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.8% |
| Social rented homes | 2.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Motspur Park & Old Malden East a safe place to live?
Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 41.9 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 Motspur Park & Old Malden East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East was up 25% on the year before: 336 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 268 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Motspur Park & Old Malden East?
Motspur Park & Old Malden East 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 Motspur Park & Old Malden East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.