Crime in Old Malden: statistics, rates and trends
385 crimes were recorded in Old Malden in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Old Malden at a glance
- Crime trends in Old Malden
- Types of crime in Old Malden
- Old Malden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Old Malden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Old Malden
- Population and deprivation in Old Malden
- Questions about crime in Old Malden
- About this data
385 crimes were recorded in Old Malden in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 126 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Old Malden has the 2,633rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Old Malden | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 385 | 14,970 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,508 | 172,692 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Old Malden was highest in the year to July 2019 (436 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (313). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 385 | 59.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 313 | 48.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 336 | 51.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 370 | 56.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 401 | 61.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 410 | 63.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 430 | 66.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 436 | 67.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 386 | 59.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Old Malden 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 anti-social behaviour (+53%) and violence and sexual offences (+25%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-50%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 19.4 | 0.57 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 17.8 | 1.16 | +53% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 5.1 | 1.03 | +136% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +40% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.9 | 0.44 | -5% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.8 | 0.43 | -22% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.2 | 0.32 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.2 | 0.15 | +33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.34 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Old Malden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Old Malden recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Old Malden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Old Malden recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Old Malden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Old Malden recorded 33 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 up 136% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Old Malden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Old Malden recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Old Malden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Old Malden recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Old Malden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Old Malden recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Old Malden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Old Malden recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Old Malden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Old Malden recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Old Malden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Old Malden recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Old Malden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Old Malden recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Old Malden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Old Malden recorded 3 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.
Robbery in Old Malden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Old Malden recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Old Malden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Old Malden recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Old Malden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Old Malden recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Old Malden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Old Malden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Malden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 336 | 41.9 | -29% |
| Alexandra | 173 | 38.0 | -36% |
| King George's & Sunray | 529 | 76.0 | +28% |
| New Malden Village | 864 | 81.5 | +38% |
| Green Lane & St James | 304 | 59.0 | -0% |
| Berrylands | 179 | 37.2 | -37% |
| Tolworth | 1,297 | 100.9 | +71% |
| Coombe Vale | 359 | 36.2 | -39% |
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 Old Malden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Percy Gardens | 52 |
| On or near Newhouse Close | 29 |
| On or near Manor Drive North | 27 |
| On or near Park Terrace | 26 |
| On or near Brockenhurst Avenue | 17 |
| On or near The Hollands | 16 |
| On or near Lower Green Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Malden Manor | 10 |
| On or near Idmiston Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Old Malden 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 116 | 30.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 26.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Old Malden has an estimated population of 6,508. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Old Malden sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Old Malden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Old Malden a safe place to live?
Old Malden recorded 59.2 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 Old Malden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (116).
Is crime in Old Malden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Malden was up 23% on the year before: 385 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 313 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Old Malden?
Old Malden 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 Old Malden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.