Crime in Old Malden: statistics, rates and trends
398 crimes were recorded in Old Malden in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Old Malden
- Questions about crime in Old Malden
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (136), anti-social behaviour (121) and vehicle crime (30) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,571st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Old Malden | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 398 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.2 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,508 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Old Malden peaked in the year to August 2020 (447 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (308). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 398 | 61.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 308 | 47.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 337 | 51.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 371 | 57.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 406 | 62.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 395 | 60.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 447 | 68.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 402 | 61.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 407 | 62.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (52% below) and violence and sexual offences (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 77 to 121 and violence and sexual offences rose from 98 to 136.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 20.9 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 18.6 | 15.4 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Old Malden; the highest is Tolworth (101.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Coombe Vale (35.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Malden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motspur Park & Old Malden East | 333 | 41.5 | -32% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -41% |
| King George's & Sunray | 528 | 75.9 | +24% |
| New Malden Village | 856 | 80.8 | +32% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | -8% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -37% |
| Tolworth | 1,307 | 101.7 | +66% |
| Coombe Vale | 350 | 35.3 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Old Malden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Percy Gardens | 51 |
| On or near Newhouse Close | 32 |
| On or near Manor Drive North | 29 |
| On or near Park Terrace | 24 |
| On or near Brockenhurst Avenue | 22 |
| On or near The Hollands | 17 |
| On or near Lower Green Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Malden Manor | 11 |
| On or near Idmiston Road | 10 |
Of the 277 crimes in Old Malden with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 36.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Old Malden has an estimated population of 6,508 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Old Malden average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Old Malden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Old Malden a safe place to live?
Old Malden recorded 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,571st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Old Malden?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Old Malden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Malden was up 29% on the year before: 398 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 308 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Old Malden?
About 6,508 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Old Malden?
Old Malden 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.