Crime in Tolworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,307 crimes were recorded in Tolworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (469), anti-social behaviour (291) and vehicle crime (130) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,193rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Tolworth | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,307 | 15,094 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.7 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,849 | 172,692 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Tolworth of any year here (1,307 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,307 | 101.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,105 | 86.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,070 | 83.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,076 | 83.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,031 | 80.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,225 | 95.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,203 | 93.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 952 | 74.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,039 | 80.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 103 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 121 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 135 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tolworth recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (47% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (34% below) and shoplifting (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 44 to 78 and drugs rose from 30 to 43, while criminal damage and arson fell from 94 to 57 and burglary fell from 46 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 469 | 36.5 | 34.2 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 291 | 22.6 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 10.1 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Public order | 90 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 6.1 | 8.5 | +77% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +43% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Tolworth has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tolworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George's & Sunray | 528 | 75.9 | -25% |
| Surbiton Hill | 875 | 66.1 | -35% |
| Hook & Chessington North | 646 | 69.5 | -32% |
| Alexandra | 165 | 36.2 | -64% |
| Berrylands | 186 | 38.6 | -62% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,107 | 87.4 | -14% |
| Chessington South & Malden Rushett | 686 | 65.0 | -36% |
| Old Malden | 398 | 61.2 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Tolworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingsmead Avenue” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsmead Avenue | 68 |
| On or near Broad Oaks | 64 |
| On or near Lenelby Road | 56 |
| On or near Cranborne Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Fullers Way North | 54 |
| On or near Ewell Road | 53 |
| On or near Toby Way | 52 |
| On or near Red Lion Road | 43 |
| On or near Draycot Road | 40 |
| On or near School Lane | 37 |
Of the 1,016 crimes in Tolworth with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 291 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 411 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 364 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Tolworth has an estimated population of 12,849 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tolworth average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tolworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tolworth a safe place to live?
Tolworth recorded 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,193rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Tolworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (291).
Is crime in Tolworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tolworth was up 18% on the year before: 1,307 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,105 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tolworth?
About 12,849 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tolworth?
Tolworth 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.