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Kingston upon Thames crime
18 stories from and about Kingston upon Thames, mostly courts, community safety, violent crime. The most recent ran on 19 October 2026.
Reported from Kingston upon Thames
Community Safety · Kingston upon ThamesKingston Market Reopens Partially After Devastating Fire
Kingston-upon-Thames' historic 800-year-old market is partially reopening after a fire on October 6 destroyed several stalls. Eight people were evacuated during the blaze, which is believed to have started in a faulty fridge. One trader has raised nearly £14,000 to rebuild his business.
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Community Safety · Kingston upon ThamesKingston Council rejects plastic ban enforcement at cemetery
Kingston Council has decided against formally enforcing a ban on plastic decorations at Kingston Cemetery, opting instead for an educational campaign. This decision follows a petition signed by over 1,200 residents calling for stricter measures to address environmental concerns.
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Courts · Kingston upon ThamesCouple lose 48cm boundary fight in Surbiton
A London couple's four-year boundary dispute over a 48cm strip of land has concluded with a judge ruling in favour of their neighbours. The neighbours successfully claimed adverse possession over the land, which has been occupied by their kitchen extension for at least 22 years.
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Community Safety · Kingston upon ThamesKingston Market Closed Nine Days After Fire
Kingston's historic Ancient Market Place will remain shut until Sunday, October 18, following a fire that severely damaged stalls. Kingston Council cited further safety concerns as the reason for the extended nine-day closure, which began Saturday.
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Violent Crime · Kingston upon ThamesPolice still searching for black van linked to 2018 Glushkov murder in New Malden
Nearly nine years after Nikolai Glushkov was found strangled at his New Malden home, London police have not identified the black Volkswagen seen nearby. The case remains open with no active leads, and officers urge the public to report any information.
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Crime Data · Kingston upon ThamesThree arrested in Kingston with 450 nitrous oxide bottles
Three men were arrested in south west London after police discovered 450 bottles of nitrous oxide and a significant amount of cash during a vehicle search near Kingston town centre on Friday, September 25. The men remain under investigation.
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Community Safety · Kingston upon ThamesSurbiton pub to close for £350k refurbishment and name change
The Fox and Hounds pub in Surbiton will temporarily close for a £350,000 refurbishment. New operators Paul Reynolds and William Walters plan to relaunch the venue as a community hub under a new name in November.
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Courts · Kingston upon ThamesInquest finds missed opportunity for rehab before teen's death
An inquest jury found a missed opportunity to place 19-year-old Soviya Rajaratnam into secure rehabilitation before her death. She died on September 9, 2021, after absconding from escorted leave from a psychiatric hospital. Her family claims the NHS Trust considered it too expensive for her to be placed in a secure unit.
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Violent Crime · Kingston upon ThamesChessington assault investigation closed by police
An investigation into an assault involving two 11-year-old girls on Woodgate Avenue, Chessington, has been closed by the Metropolitan Police. The girls sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital. Police stated there were no positive lines of enquiry.
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Courts · Kingston upon ThamesSurbiton man jailed 12 years for child abuse
A 75-year-old Surbiton man, William Raison, has been jailed for 12 years after admitting to sexually abusing a young girl known to him. He also pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children.
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Violent Crime · Kingston upon ThamesTwo 11-year-old girls injured in Chessington assault
Two 11-year-old girls were taken to hospital with minor injuries following an assault on Woodgate Avenue in Chessington. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses.
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Courts · Kingston upon ThamesDriver jailed for 35 months after Kingston crash leaves boy with life-changing injuries
A driver has been sentenced to 35 months in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a 2022 collision in Kingston-upon-Thames. The incident left a schoolboy with life-changing injuries, including a brain bleed and skull fracture.
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Courts · Kingston upon ThamesTeacher James Thomas banned after sexual misconduct at Surbiton school
James Thomas, 34, has been banned indefinitely from teaching after a Teaching Regulation Agency panel found him guilty of serious sexual misconduct. The incidents occurred while he was employed at Shrewsbury House School in Surbiton, south London.
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Courts · Kingston upon ThamesDriver jailed for 35 months after injuring schoolboy
A driver has been sentenced to 35 months in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after colliding with a schoolboy at a bus stop in Kingston-upon-Thames. The child sustained life-changing injuries in the 2022 incident.
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Community Safety · Kingston upon ThamesKingston man, 61, diagnosed with rare 'reverse Benjamin Button' disease
Tony Bryant, a 61-year-old former firefighter from Kingston, is battling Short Telomere Syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing premature ageing and organ damage. His daughter has launched a fundraiser to support his care and explore potential treatments.
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Also affecting Kingston upon Thames
Borough-wide and national stories that name Kingston upon Thames or bear directly on it.
- Crime Data · Westminster
Westminster drug offences 8.5 times higher than five London boroughs
Westminster recorded the highest number of drug offences in London during September 2026, with a rate 8.5 times higher than five other boroughs. This comes as overall drug offences across the capital fell by 10.6% in the year to September 2026.
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Violent Crime · LondonWestminster records highest violent offence rate in September 2026
In September 2026 London saw 21,715 violent offences. Westminster had the highest rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, Brent recorded 959 incidents and Richmond upon Thames the lowest rate at 1.4 per 1,000. The figures reflect a 7.6% rise on the previous year.
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Barnet logs six gun offences in September 2026, among the lowest in London
September 2026 saw 130 gun‑related offences across London. Barnet recorded six, matching Tower Hamlets and staying well below the city’s peak in Newham. A separate shooting on Leigham Court Road in Streatham left a man in his 20s with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
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