Crime in Norbiton: statistics, rates and trends
824 crimes were recorded in Norbiton in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (291), anti-social behaviour (187), other theft (49) and vehicle crime (49) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,238th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Norbiton | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 824 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.9 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,794 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Norbiton of any year here (824 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 824 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,007 | 85.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 977 | 82.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 859 | 72.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,083 | 91.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,262 | 107.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,232 | 104.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,127 | 95.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,007 | 85.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs fell from 50 to 33 and criminal damage and arson fell from 57 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 24.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 187 | 15.9 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Public order | 46 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.4 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -34% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Norbiton; the highest is Kingston Town (410.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Coombe Vale (35.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norbiton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Gate | 611 | 55.2 | -21% |
| Kingston Town | 4,533 | 410.9 | +488% |
| Coombe Vale | 350 | 35.3 | -49% |
| Canbury Gardens | 657 | 79.7 | +14% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | -19% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -45% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | +25% |
| Coombe Hill | 506 | 70.5 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Norbiton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Johns Road” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Johns Road | 67 |
| On or near London Road | 62 |
| On or near Burritt Road | 46 |
| On or near Cambridge Grove Road | 30 |
| On or near Cambridge Road | 30 |
| On or near Hampden Road | 28 |
| On or near Hawks Road | 25 |
| On or near King Henry'S Road | 23 |
| On or near Rosebery Road | 23 |
| On or near Church Road | 22 |
Of the 637 crimes in Norbiton with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 187 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 242 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 34.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Norbiton has an estimated population of 11,794 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (15.5%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (38%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norbiton average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Norbiton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Norbiton a safe place to live?
Norbiton recorded 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,238th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Norbiton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (187).
Is crime in Norbiton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norbiton was down 18% on the year before: 824 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,007 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norbiton?
About 11,794 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norbiton?
Norbiton 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.