Crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells: statistics, rates and trends
1,104 crimes were recorded in St Mark's & Seething Wells in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells at a glance
- Crime trends in St Mark's & Seething Wells
- Types of crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells
- St Mark's & Seething Wells compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Mark's & Seething Wells
- Population and deprivation in St Mark's & Seething Wells
- Questions about crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells
- About this data
1,104 crimes were recorded in St Mark's & Seething Wells in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 263 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Mark's & Seething Wells has the 1,592nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Mark's & Seething Wells | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,104 | 14,970 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.2 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,666 | 172,692 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,267 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (925). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,104 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 925 | 73.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,013 | 80.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,075 | 84.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,056 | 83.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,226 | 96.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,258 | 99.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,267 | 100.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,123 | 88.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Mark's & Seething Wells 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, shoplifting, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+162%) and public order (+41%). The largest falls were in other theft (-36%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 263 | 20.8 | 1.35 | +41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 19.6 | 0.57 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 210 | 16.6 | 2.00 | +162% |
| Public order | 76 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +41% |
| Other theft | 62 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 4.3 | 0.88 | -24% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.3 | 0.94 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -23% |
| Drugs | 41 | 3.2 | 0.99 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.9 | 2.30 | +41% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.7 | 1.03 | +10% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -18% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.47 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -25% |
Anti-social behaviour in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 23.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 55 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 24% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 41 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 17% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Mark's & Seething Wells
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 3 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Mark's & Seething Wells, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Mark's & Seething Wells.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mark's & Seething Wells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill | 893 | 67.4 | -23% |
| Kingston Town | 4,479 | 406.0 | +366% |
| Berrylands | 179 | 37.2 | -57% |
| Norbiton | 792 | 67.2 | -23% |
| Alexandra | 173 | 38.0 | -56% |
| Tolworth | 1,297 | 100.9 | +16% |
| Canbury Gardens | 669 | 81.2 | -7% |
| Green Lane & St James | 304 | 59.0 | -32% |
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 St Mark's & Seething Wells over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 225 |
| On or near Station Approach | 151 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 89 |
| On or near B3370 | 60 |
| On or near Seething Wells Lane | 31 |
| On or near Brighton Road | 26 |
| On or near Villiers Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Newmans Lane | 23 |
| On or near Surbiton Crescent | 23 |
| On or near B3363 | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Mark's & Seething Wells 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 | 432 | 39.1% |
| Not recorded | 263 | 23.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 236 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
St Mark's & Seething Wells has an estimated population of 12,666. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Mark's & Seething Wells sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Mark's & Seething Wells |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 42.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is St Mark's & Seething Wells a safe place to live?
St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 St Mark's & Seething Wells?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (248).
Is crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells was up 19% on the year before: 1,104 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 925 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Mark's & Seething Wells?
St Mark's & Seething Wells 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 St Mark's & Seething Wells. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.