Crime Rates at Shere Close, Chessington, KT9 1QR

Shere Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chessington South & Malden Rushett , and the 187th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Shere Close (KT9 1QR) in the last 12 months was 36.8 per 1,000 residents and was 33.9% lower than the Chessington South & Malden Rushett average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -90.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -90.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shere Close (KT9 1QR), the main crime hotspot is near A243. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.