Crime in Surbiton Hill: statistics, rates and trends
875 crimes were recorded in Surbiton Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Surbiton Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Surbiton Hill
- Types of crime in Surbiton Hill
- Surbiton Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Surbiton Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Surbiton Hill
- Demographics of Surbiton Hill
- Questions about crime in Surbiton Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (244), violence and sexual offences (244) and vehicle crime (109) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,386th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Surbiton Hill | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 875 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.1 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,245 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Surbiton Hill peaked in the year to August 2021 (949 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (754). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 875 | 66.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 808 | 61.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 773 | 58.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 802 | 60.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 769 | 58.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 949 | 71.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 940 | 71.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 888 | 67.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 754 | 56.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
Compared with England and Wales, Surbiton Hill recorded notably more vehicle crime (66% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (80% below) and public order (67% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 63 to 109 and other theft rose from 47 to 56, while public order fell from 53 to 29 and criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 18.4 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 18.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 8.2 | 5.0 | +73% |
| Other theft | 56 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.7 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Surbiton Hill; 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 Surbiton Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | +32% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -42% |
| Tolworth | 1,307 | 101.7 | +54% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -45% |
| King George's & Sunray | 528 | 75.9 | +15% |
| Kingston Town | 4,533 | 410.9 | +522% |
| Green Lane & St James | 291 | 56.5 | -14% |
| Hook & Chessington North | 646 | 69.5 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Surbiton Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A240” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A240 | 49 |
| On or near Surbiton | 41 |
| On or near Muybridge Yard | 39 |
| On or near Smith Street | 35 |
| On or near Iris Close | 30 |
| On or near Fulmar Close | 29 |
| On or near Howard Road | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Lovelace Gardens | 25 |
| On or near South Place | 25 |
Of the 631 crimes in Surbiton Hill with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 244 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 300 | 47.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 205 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Surbiton Hill has an estimated population of 13,245 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (58%, against 34%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Surbiton Hill average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Surbiton Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Surbiton Hill a safe place to live?
Surbiton Hill recorded 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,386th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Surbiton Hill?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (244).
Is crime in Surbiton Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Surbiton Hill was up 8% on the year before: 875 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 808 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Surbiton Hill?
About 13,245 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Surbiton Hill?
Surbiton Hill 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.