Crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells: statistics, rates and trends
1,107 crimes were recorded in St Mark's & Seething Wells in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Mark's & Seething Wells
- Questions about crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (271), violence and sexual offences (249) and shoplifting (211) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,588th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Mark's & Seething Wells | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,107 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,666 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,285 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (928). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,107 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 928 | 73.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 997 | 78.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,038 | 82.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,105 | 87.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,163 | 91.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,285 | 101.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,278 | 100.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,102 | 87.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (39% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (59% below) and violence and sexual offences (43% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 77 to 211 and public order rose from 54 to 74, while criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 35 and other theft fell from 96 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 271 | 21.4 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 249 | 19.7 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 211 | 16.7 | 8.5 | +174% |
| Public order | 74 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Mark's & Seething Wells; the highest is Kingston Town (410.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames (36.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mark's & Seething Wells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surbiton Hill | 875 | 66.1 | -24% |
| Kingston Town | 4,533 | 410.9 | +370% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -56% |
| Norbiton | 824 | 69.9 | -20% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -59% |
| Tolworth | 1,307 | 101.7 | +16% |
| Canbury Gardens | 657 | 79.7 | -9% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in St Mark's & Seething Wells over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (215).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 215 |
| On or near Station Approach | 155 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 91 |
| On or near B3370 | 58 |
| On or near Seething Wells Lane | 32 |
| On or near Brighton Road | 27 |
| On or near Villiers Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Newmans Lane | 23 |
| On or near Surbiton Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Cadogan Road | 21 |
Of the 836 crimes in St Mark's & Seething Wells with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 271 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 428 | 51.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 239 | 28.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
St Mark's & Seething Wells has an estimated population of 12,666 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more students (15.0%, against 7.9%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (62%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Mark's & Seething Wells average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Mark's & Seething Wells | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 62.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Mark's & Seething Wells a safe place to live?
St Mark's & Seething Wells recorded 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,588th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in St Mark's & Seething Wells?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 271 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (249).
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: 1,107 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 928 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Mark's & Seething Wells?
About 12,666 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Mark's & Seething Wells?
St Mark's & Seething Wells 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.