Crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East: statistics, rates and trends
333 crimes were recorded in Motspur Park & Old Malden East in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Motspur Park & Old Malden East
- Questions about crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), anti-social behaviour (72) and vehicle crime (35) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,382nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Motspur Park & Old Malden East | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 333 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,020 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East peaked in the year to August 2020 (371 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (262). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 333 | 41.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 262 | 32.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 266 | 33.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 325 | 40.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 341 | 42.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 371 | 46.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 371 | 46.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 308 | 38.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 277 | 34.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) and other theft (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 77 to 122 and vehicle crime rose from 23 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 15.2 | 34.2 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 9.0 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.4 | 5.0 | +52% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Motspur Park & Old Malden East; the highest is Tolworth (101.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Coombe Vale (35.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Motspur Park & Old Malden East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Malden | 398 | 61.2 | +47% |
| New Malden Village | 856 | 80.8 | +95% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | +36% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -13% |
| King George's & Sunray | 528 | 75.9 | +83% |
| Coombe Vale | 350 | 35.3 | -15% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -7% |
| Tolworth | 1,307 | 101.7 | +145% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Motspur Park & Old Malden East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Knightwood Crescent” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Knightwood Crescent | 32 |
| On or near College Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Canford Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Greenlaw Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Malden Road | 16 |
| On or near Oxford Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Woodies Lane | 13 |
| On or near Wickham Close | 12 |
| On or near Hughenden Road | 11 |
| On or near South Lane | 11 |
Of the 261 crimes in Motspur Park & Old Malden East with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 5.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
Motspur Park & Old Malden East has an estimated population of 8,020 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Motspur Park & Old Malden East average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Motspur Park & Old Malden East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Motspur Park & Old Malden East a safe place to live?
Motspur Park & Old Malden East recorded 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,382nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Motspur Park & Old Malden East was up 27% on the year before: 333 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 262 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Motspur Park & Old Malden East?
About 8,020 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Motspur Park & Old Malden East?
Motspur Park & Old Malden East 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.