Kingston upon Thames is among the top 5 safest boroughs in London. The overall crime rate in Kingston upon Thames in 2021 was 62 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 40% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Kingston upon Thames is among the top 10 safest cities, and the 2,028th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Kingston upon Thames are violence and sexual offences, with 3,503 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 20. This is 1.1% higher than 2020's figure of 3,465 offences and a difference of 0.21 from 2020's crime rate of 20. Kingston upon Thames's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 69 offences recorded in 2021, the same as 2020's figure of 69 crimes.
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39% lower, regional crime rate
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18% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Kingston upon Thames is 39% lower than London and 18% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Kingston upon Thames represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 10,995 |
| 2020 | 61 | 10,770 |
| 2019 | 70 | 12,400 |
| 2018 | 69 | 12,201 |
| 2017 | 64 | 11,290 |
| 2016 | 58 | 10,217 |
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| Kingston upon Thames | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 4,290 | 24.17 | 303,000 | 33.85 | 40% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 529 | 2.98 | 21,536 | 2.41 | 19% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 733 | 4.13 | 52,414 | 5.85 | 42% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 888 | 5.00 | 53,198 | 5.94 | 19% safer |
| Drugs | 864 | 4.87 | 43,227 | 4.83 | 0.82% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 137 | 0.77 | 10,265 | 1.15 | 49% safer |
| Other Theft | 1,198 | 6.75 | 90,137 | 10.07 | 49% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 69 | 0.39 | 5,014 | 0.56 | 44% safer |
| Public Order | 836 | 4.71 | 61,305 | 6.85 | 45% safer |
| Robbery | 148 | 0.83 | 22,528 | 2.52 | 204% safer |
| Shoplifting | 628 | 3.54 | 33,674 | 3.76 | 6% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 432 | 2.43 | 39,809 | 4.45 | 83% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1,030 | 5.80 | 98,517 | 11.00 | 90% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,503 | 19.73 | 244,975 | 27.36 | 39% safer |
| Borough | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond upon Thames | 11,168 | 56.40 | 10% safer |
| Harrow | 14,460 | 57.57 | 8% safer |
| Bexley | 14,880 | 59.93 | 3.4% safer |
| Sutton | 12,704 | 61.57 | 0.60% safer |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10,995 | 61.94 | - |
| Merton | 12,841 | 62.17 | 0.37% more dangerous |
| Havering | 16,749 | 64.53 | 4.0% more dangerous |
| Bromley | 22,194 | 66.78 | 7% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 26,555 | 67.08 | 8% more dangerous |
| Wandsworth | 24,775 | 75.15 | 18% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Offender given a caution |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near B3370 | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Burton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Horse Fair | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Thames Street | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Union Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Clarence Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Sopwith Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Nightclub | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Gordon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Balmoral Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Avenue Road | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Clarence Street | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Knight'S Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near The Bittoms | Offender given penalty notice |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Oakleigh Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Parking Area | Local resolution |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Victoria Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Theft from the person | On or near Eden Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Local resolution |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 18 | 37 | 24 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 5 | 4.3 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.3 | 4.6 | 6 | 4.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.70 | 0.88 | 0.65 | 0.77 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.39 | 0.39 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.83 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 5 | 3.1 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 2.7 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Kingston upon Thames that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athelstan Recreation Ground | 10 | 4 | 2 | - | 4 | 4 | 21 |
| King George's Recreation Ground | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.35 |
| Latchmere Recreation Ground | 9 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 2.8 |
| The Sir Francis Barker Recreation Ground | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.2 |
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 55% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 25% safer |
| Kingston upon Thames | 61.94 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 8% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 25% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 31% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 32% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 44% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 50% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 53% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 59% more dangerous |
Kingston Riverside is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Kingston upon Thames, followed by Kingston East & Norbiton West in second place, and Surbiton North as the third most dangerous area. Kingston upon Thames's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Berrylands North, Berrylands South, and Tudor Drive.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrylands North | 238 | 30 | 20th |
| Berrylands South | 227 | 30 | 19th |
| Chessington North | 238 | 40 | 15th |
| Chessington South & Malden Rushett | 429 | 48 | Eighth |
| Hook | 322 | 41 | 14th |
| Kingston East & Norbiton West | 1,104 | 93 | Second |
| Kingston Hill | 466 | 48 | Ninth |
| Kingston North | 684 | 51 | Seventh |
| Kingston Riverside | 2,606 | 230 | First |
| Kingston Vale & Coombe Hill | 405 | 48 | Tenth |
| Malden Manor | 347 | 45 | 12th |
| Motspur Park | 268 | 32 | 17th |
| New Malden East | 648 | 69 | Fifth |
| New Malden West | 292 | 35 | 16th |
| Norbiton East | 461 | 51 | Sixth |
| Southborough | 364 | 43 | 13th |
| Surbiton North | 577 | 76 | Third |
| Surbiton South | 371 | 45 | 11th |
| Tolworth | 683 | 73 | Fourth |
| Tudor Drive | 265 | 32 | 18th |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Kingston upon Thames for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Berrylands South (72) | Kingston Riverside (818) |
| Bicycle Theft | Chessington South & Malden Rushett (1) | Kingston Riverside (238) |
| Burglary | Berrylands North (14) | Kingston Vale & Coombe Hill (63) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Tudor Drive (17) | Kingston Riverside (132) |
| Drugs | Tudor Drive (7) | Kingston Riverside (310) |
| Other Crime | Tudor Drive (1) | Kingston Riverside (19) |
| Other Theft | New Malden West (22) | Kingston Riverside (374) |
| Possession of Weapons | New Malden East (1) | Kingston Riverside (15) |
| Public Order | Berrylands South (7) | Kingston Riverside (181) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Chessington South & Malden Rushett (1) | Kingston Riverside (50) |
| Shoplifting | New Malden West (1) | Kingston Riverside (289) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | New Malden West (1) | Kingston Riverside (334) |
| Vehicle Crime | Berrylands North (27) | Tolworth (116) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Motspur Park (77) | Kingston Riverside (524) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Kingston upon Thames change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Kingston upon Thames saw a 274% increase in anti-social behaviour. Kingston upon Thames saw a large fall in theft from the person during May, when it fell by 92% compared to May in 2019. Robbery saw a fall in every month of Kingston upon Thames's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +50% | +274% | +219% | +135% | +67% | +72% | +71% | +90% | +105% | +161% |
| Bicycle Theft | -70% | -52% | -53% | -52% | -3% | -2% | +82% | +26% | +37% | -21% |
| Burglary | -22% | -38% | -38% | -23% | -13% | -3% | -8% | -40% | -45% | -24% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -26% | -43% | -48% | -16% | +10% | - | -7% | -14% | -11% | -27% |
| Drugs | -31% | -17% | +108% | +81% | -2% | +22% | -4% | +34% | +69% | +22% |
| Other Crime | -13% | -71% | -29% | -8% | -17% | -21% | +20% | +18% | -50% | -46% |
| Other Theft | -10% | -51% | -45% | -31% | -28% | - | +20% | -27% | -33% | -34% |
| Possession of Weapons | +38% | +25% | -25% | +20% | -20% | -45% | +14% | -38% | -50% | -43% |
| Public Order | -30% | -30% | -25% | -27% | +15% | -6% | +38% | -8% | -28% | +17% |
| Robbery | -31% | -84% | -81% | -39% | -27% | -44% | -39% | -38% | -10% | - |
| Shoplifting | -17% | -68% | -70% | -70% | -43% | -39% | -24% | -20% | -51% | -42% |
| Theft From the Person | -20% | - | -92% | -60% | -38% | +3% | +6% | -41% | -64% | -29% |
| Vehicle Crime | -7% | -58% | -43% | -16% | -24% | +6% | +29% | +7% | +7% | -52% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -14% | -8% | -13% | +16% | +23% | +6% | -7% | -2% | -7% | -2% |
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