Crime in Norbiton: statistics, rates and trends
792 crimes were recorded in Norbiton in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Norbiton at a glance
- Crime trends in Norbiton
- Types of crime in Norbiton
- Norbiton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norbiton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norbiton
- Population and deprivation in Norbiton
- Questions about crime in Norbiton
- About this data
792 crimes were recorded in Norbiton in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 272 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norbiton has the 2,348th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norbiton | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 792 | 14,970 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,794 | 172,692 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norbiton was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,279 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (792). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 792 | 67.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,010 | 85.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 996 | 84.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 850 | 72.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,097 | 93.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,279 | 108.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,192 | 101.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,146 | 97.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,009 | 85.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norbiton 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 shoplifting (+15%).
The largest falls were in drugs (-42%) and anti-social behaviour (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 272 | 23.1 | 0.67 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 14.4 | 0.94 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.3 | 0.88 | -23% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -16% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 3.8 | 0.46 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.5 | 0.51 | -34% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.6 | 0.74 | -30% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.5 | 0.75 | -42% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.5 | 0.90 | +6% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +56% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 0.88 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.79 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norbiton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norbiton recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 34.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norbiton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norbiton recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norbiton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norbiton recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norbiton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norbiton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norbiton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norbiton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norbiton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norbiton recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norbiton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norbiton recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norbiton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norbiton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norbiton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norbiton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norbiton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norbiton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norbiton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norbiton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norbiton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norbiton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norbiton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norbiton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norbiton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norbiton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norbiton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norbiton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norbiton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Gate | 590 | 53.4 | -21% |
| Kingston Town | 4,479 | 406.0 | +505% |
| Coombe Vale | 359 | 36.2 | -46% |
| Canbury Gardens | 669 | 81.2 | +21% |
| Green Lane & St James | 304 | 59.0 | -12% |
| Berrylands | 179 | 37.2 | -45% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,104 | 87.2 | +30% |
| Coombe Hill | 499 | 69.5 | +4% |
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 Norbiton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Johns Road | 78 |
| On or near London Road | 59 |
| On or near Burritt Road | 35 |
| On or near Cambridge Grove Road | 31 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 28 |
| On or near Hampden Road | 28 |
| On or near Hawks Road | 25 |
| On or near Church Road | 24 |
| On or near King Henry'S Road | 23 |
| On or near Rosebery Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norbiton 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 | 244 | 30.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 170 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Norbiton has an estimated population of 11,794. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norbiton sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norbiton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.6% |
| Social rented homes | 27.3% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Norbiton a safe place to live?
Norbiton recorded 67.2 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 Norbiton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Norbiton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norbiton was down 22% on the year before: 792 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,010 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norbiton?
Norbiton 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 Norbiton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.