Total Crime Rate
139.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leatherhead Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Chessington South & Malden Rushett , and the 59th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Kingston upon Thames .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Leatherhead Road (KT9 2NN) in the last 12 months was 139.1 per 1,000 residents and was 149.7% higher 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 Anti-social behaviour with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -10.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 31.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leatherhead Road (KT9 2NN), the main crime hotspot is near Rushlight Mews. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chessington South & Malden Rushett| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | B280 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | West Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | B280 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | B280 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | B280 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rushlight Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | West Road | Under investigation |
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