Crime in New Malden Village: statistics, rates and trends
856 crimes were recorded in New Malden Village in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in New Malden Village at a glance
- Crime trends in New Malden Village
- Types of crime in New Malden Village
- New Malden Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in New Malden Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Malden Village
- Demographics of New Malden Village
- Questions about crime in New Malden Village
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (247), anti-social behaviour (198) and shoplifting (76) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,814th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | New Malden Village | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 856 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.8 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,598 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in New Malden Village of any year here (856 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 856 | 80.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 858 | 81.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,023 | 96.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,046 | 98.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 948 | 89.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,188 | 112.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,104 | 104.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,083 | 102.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,080 | 101.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
Compared with England and Wales, New Malden Village recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.5 times the national rate), theft from the person (74% above the national rate) and robbery (39% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (59% below) and public order (32% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 190 to 247 and public order rose from 38 to 48, while vehicle crime fell from 67 to 47 and criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 18.7 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 7.2 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Other theft | 65 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 2.9 | 0.8 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 2.9 | 1.7 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.9 | 1.4 | -23% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
New Malden Village has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Malden Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | -30% |
| Coombe Vale | 350 | 35.3 | -56% |
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 333 | 41.5 | -49% |
| Old Malden | 398 | 61.2 | -24% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -55% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -52% |
| Norbiton | 824 | 69.9 | -13% |
| Coombe Hill | 506 | 70.5 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in New Malden Village over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 96 |
| On or near Sussex Place | 82 |
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 33 |
| On or near Blagdon Road | 26 |
| On or near High Street | 26 |
| On or near Balgowan Close | 25 |
| On or near Burlington Road | 25 |
| On or near Charnwood Close | 21 |
Of the 658 crimes in New Malden Village with a recorded outcome, 52% 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 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 342 | 52.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 25.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
New Malden Village has an estimated population of 10,598 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%), less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and more private renting (28%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New Malden Village average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | New Malden Village | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is New Malden Village a safe place to live?
New Malden Village recorded 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,814th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in New Malden Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 247 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in New Malden Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Malden Village was almost unchanged on the year before: 856 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 858 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New Malden Village?
About 10,598 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New Malden Village?
New Malden Village 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.