Crime in Tolworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,297 crimes were recorded in Tolworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tolworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Tolworth
- Types of crime in Tolworth
- Tolworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tolworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tolworth
- Population and deprivation in Tolworth
- Questions about crime in Tolworth
- About this data
1,297 crimes were recorded in Tolworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 453 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tolworth has the 1,219th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tolworth | Kingston upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,297 | 14,970 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.9 | 86.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,849 | 172,692 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tolworth was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,297 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (953). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,297 | 100.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,099 | 85.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,060 | 82.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,072 | 83.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,014 | 78.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,261 | 98.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,189 | 92.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 953 | 74.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,029 | 80.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tolworth 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, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+64%) and vehicle crime (+55%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-39%) and burglary (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 35.3 | 1.03 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 298 | 23.2 | 1.51 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 135 | 10.5 | 2.13 | +55% |
| Public order | 82 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 5.8 | 0.70 | +64% |
| Other theft | 68 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -39% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.3 | 1.00 | +35% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.6 | 0.75 | -26% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 0.46 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.85 | +12% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tolworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tolworth recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tolworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tolworth recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tolworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tolworth recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tolworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tolworth recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tolworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tolworth recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tolworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tolworth recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tolworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tolworth recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tolworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tolworth recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tolworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tolworth recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tolworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tolworth recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tolworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tolworth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tolworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tolworth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tolworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tolworth 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tolworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tolworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tolworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tolworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tolworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George's & Sunray | 529 | 76.0 | -25% |
| Surbiton Hill | 893 | 67.4 | -33% |
| Hook & Chessington North | 648 | 69.7 | -31% |
| Alexandra | 173 | 38.0 | -62% |
| Berrylands | 179 | 37.2 | -63% |
| St Mark's & Seething Wells | 1,104 | 87.2 | -14% |
| Chessington South & Malden Rushett | 637 | 60.4 | -40% |
| Old Malden | 385 | 59.2 | -41% |
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 Tolworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broad Oaks | 68 |
| On or near Kingsmead Avenue | 66 |
| On or near Cranborne Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Lenelby Road | 53 |
| On or near Toby Way | 52 |
| On or near Fullers Way North | 51 |
| On or near Ewell Road | 48 |
| On or near Red Lion Road | 41 |
| On or near Draycot Road | 39 |
| On or near School Lane | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tolworth 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 | 404 | 31.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 361 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 298 | 23.0% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Tolworth has an estimated population of 12,849. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tolworth sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tolworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Tolworth a safe place to live?
Tolworth recorded 100.9 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 Tolworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (298).
Is crime in Tolworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tolworth was up 18% on the year before: 1,297 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,099 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tolworth?
Tolworth 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 Tolworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.