Kingston upon Thames Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Kingston upon Thames recorded a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.1% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects the combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics, with November’s shorter evenings and darker conditions likely influencing patterns of anti-social behaviour and property crime. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 27.5% of all reported incidents—though this category was 18% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 19.2% of total crimes and significantly outpacing the UK average by 42%. This discrepancy may be linked to the borough’s mix of urban and suburban areas, where community tensions and transient populations can amplify such incidents. Shoplifting, at 9.8% of all crimes, also exceeded the UK average by 27%, possibly due to the retail activity associated with Black Friday and the presence of high-footfall shopping districts. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, the start of the holiday shopping season, and diminishing daylight—may have influenced the distribution of crime types, with increased opportunities for theft during evening hours and heightened police focus on public order issues. Despite the overall rate being slightly above the UK average, the borough’s crime profile shows distinct local characteristics, with vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour emerging as key priorities for local authorities and law enforcement.

November 2025 saw a striking 82.4% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 17 to 31 incidents. This sharp rise follows the Black Friday shopping period, a time when demand for bikes and related products peaks, potentially creating opportunities for theft in retail areas and transport hubs. Meanwhile, vehicle crime surged by 48.1%, with 120 incidents reported—75% above the UK average. This aligns with the area’s dense road networks and high volume of parked vehicles, particularly in residential zones near major thoroughfares. Conversely, robbery fell by 40.0%, from 30 to 18 cases, marking a significant drop that may reflect increased police presence or community awareness campaigns. Anti-social behaviour remained a concern, with 252 incidents recorded—42% above the UK average—suggesting ongoing challenges in managing public spaces during the transition to winter. Residents may find the 27.5% share of violent crimes in the total tally particularly noteworthy, as this category outpaced property crimes for the first time in the past year.

Kingston upon Thames recorded a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, a 6.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.1 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns typical of late autumn, when colder weather and shorter evenings may limit opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 44 reported crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local context of a mixed urban-suburban borough with a diverse range of public spaces and transport hubs. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 132 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area within the broader UK context but highlights the need for continued community engagement and policing strategies. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals distinct local challenges, such as elevated vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour, which may require targeted interventions.