Crime in New Malden Village: statistics, rates and trends
864 crimes were recorded in New Malden Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in New Malden Village
- Questions about crime in New Malden Village
- About this data
864 crimes were recorded in New Malden Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 248 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, New Malden Village has the 1,799th highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Malden Village | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 864 | 14,970 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,598 | 172,692 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Malden Village was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,174 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (864). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 864 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 866 | 81.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,015 | 95.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,056 | 99.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 938 | 88.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,174 | 110.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,127 | 106.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,077 | 101.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,078 | 101.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Malden Village 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, bicycle theft, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+39%) and theft from the person (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 23.4 | 0.68 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 19.5 | 1.27 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 6.5 | 0.79 | -38% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.9 | 0.93 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 5.1 | 1.03 | -19% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.2 | 0.64 | +10% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.4 | 0.96 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 3.1 | 3.78 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 2.8 | 1.68 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -36% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.2 | 1.61 | +0% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -7% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 0.49 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in New Malden Village
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Malden Village recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Malden Village
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Malden Village recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Malden Village
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Malden Village recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Malden Village
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Malden Village recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Malden Village
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Malden Village recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Malden Village
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Malden Village recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Malden Village
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Malden Village recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Malden Village
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Malden Village recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New Malden Village
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New Malden Village recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Malden Village
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Malden Village recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Malden Village
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Malden Village recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Malden Village
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Malden Village recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Malden Village
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Malden Village recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Malden Village
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Malden Village recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to New Malden Village, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Malden Village.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Malden Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane & St James | 304 | 59.0 | -28% |
| Coombe Vale | 359 | 36.2 | -56% |
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 336 | 41.9 | -49% |
| Old Malden | 385 | 59.2 | -27% |
| Alexandra | 173 | 38.0 | -53% |
| Berrylands | 179 | 37.2 | -54% |
| Norbiton | 792 | 67.2 | -18% |
| Coombe Hill | 499 | 69.5 | -15% |
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 New Malden Village over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 90 |
| On or near Sussex Place | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 30 |
| On or near High Street | 29 |
| On or near Burlington Road | 27 |
| On or near Blagdon Road | 26 |
| On or near Balgowan Close | 25 |
| On or near Charnwood Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Malden Village 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 | 338 | 39.1% |
| Not recorded | 207 | 24.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
New Malden Village has an estimated population of 10,598. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Malden Village sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Malden Village |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is New Malden Village a safe place to live?
New Malden Village recorded 81.5 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 New Malden Village?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in New Malden Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Malden Village was almost unchanged on the year before: 864 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 866 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Malden Village?
New Malden Village 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 New Malden Village. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.