Kingston upon Thames Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingston upon Thames' crime profile in June 2025 revealed a combination of local and national trends, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a standout category. At 1.9 per 1,000 residents, this crime type accounted for 25.2% of all reported incidents—far exceeding the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. The dominance of anti-social behaviour, which includes disorderly conduct and noise complaints, may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial zones, where summer evenings often see increased foot traffic and social activity. This category's elevated rate, coupled with a 34% gap from the national average, suggests a need for targeted community engagement strategies. In contrast, violence and sexual offences remained 34% below the UK average at 1.9 per 1,000, a statistic consistent with the area's lower population density and the presence of well-maintained public spaces. The overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000, 7.4% below the UK's 8.1 per 1,000, illustrates a generally safer environment, though the seasonal context of June—the start of the summer and peak tourist season—introduces variables that could influence future trends. The breakdown of crimes shows a clear emphasis on property-related offences, with shoplifting and vehicle crime collectively accounting for 17.6% of total incidents. This pattern is typical of a major urban centre with a diverse economy, where retail areas and parking lots serve as focal points for criminal activity. However, the relatively low rate of burglary compared to the UK average—0.3 per 1,000 versus the national 0.3 per 1,000—suggests that local security measures and police presence may be effectively deterring such crimes.

June 2025 saw a sharp 35% increase in burglary cases, rising from 40 to 54 incidents. This jump, while not unprecedented, contrasts with a 42.3% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 26 to 15 cases. The shift in property crime trends may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased home security awareness during summer or the temporary closure of certain retail outlets. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained 34% below the UK average, a consistent trend that could be attributed to the area's lower population density compared to major urban centres. The most striking deviation from national averages was anti-social behaviour, which occurred at 1.9 per 1,000 residents—well above the UK's 1.4 per 1,000. This discrepancy may indicate unique local pressures, such as the concentration of high-density housing or the impact of summer events in the town centre.

Kingston upon Thames' crime rate in June 2025 fell to 7.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.6% decrease from the previous month's 7.7 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the typical seasonal dip in property crimes during summer months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 43 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the local population density and the mix of urban and suburban environments. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime was reported for every 133 residents over the course of June—a rate that remains lower than the UK average but highlights the persistent presence of crime in a densely populated district. The population context further underscores the significance of this statistic: with 172,692 residents, even small shifts in crime patterns can have measurable impacts on community safety perceptions.