Crap Towns / Kingston upon Thames / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Kingston upon Thames?
The police recorded 5.3 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Kingston upon Thames from September 2023 to August 2026, 24% lower than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 4.8, down from 5.9 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 5.9 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Epsom | 6.3 km | 7.5 |
| Walton-on-Thames | 8.3 km | 6.0 |
| Ewell | 5.5 km | 5.4 |
| Kingston upon Thames | – | 5.3 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 6.4 km | 5.0 |
| Sutton | 8.1 km | 5.0 |
| Hersham | 8.4 km | 4.9 |
| Merton | 6.7 km | 4.8 |
| West Molesey | 3.7 km | 3.8 |
| Esher | 6.2 km | 3.2 |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 2.9 km | 2.5 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |