18 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk

Crime by Area in Richmond upon Thames

Compare crime rates across all 18 wards in Richmond upon Thames. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry

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Fastest Rising (3 months)

Hampton +40.5% trending_up Fulwell & Hampton Hill +36.4% trending_up St Margarets & North Twickenham +28.0% trending_up

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Fastest Improving (3 months)

Whitton -44.8% trending_down Kew -32.4% trending_down Twickenham Riverside -11.8% trending_down

Top 10 Wards by Rate

All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate

All crime types

#	Ward	Rate /1k	Count	3-Month Trend
1	South Richmond	109.0	144	trending_flatStable	chevron_right
2	Heathfield	80.0	82	trending_up+12.3%	chevron_right
3	Mortlake & Barnes Common	78.0	99	trending_up+7.6%	chevron_right
4	St Margarets & North Twickenham	71.6	64	trending_up+28.0%	chevron_right
5	Twickenham Riverside	64.5	82	trending_down-11.8%	chevron_right
6	Kew	63.2	48	trending_down-32.4%	chevron_right
7	Hampton North	61.8	87	trending_up+20.8%	chevron_right
8	North Richmond	59.7	59	trending_down-10.6%	chevron_right
9	Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside	57.1	54	trending_up+1.9%	chevron_right
10	Teddington	55.5	58	trending_up+13.7%	chevron_right
11	Whitton	55.3	32	trending_down-44.8%	chevron_right
12	Fulwell & Hampton Hill	51.9	60	trending_up+36.4%	chevron_right
13	Barnes	50.3	73	trending_up+12.3%	chevron_right
14	Hampton	49.5	52	trending_up+40.5%	chevron_right
15	Hampton Wick & South Teddington	47.2	43	trending_down-6.5%	chevron_right
16	West Twickenham	44.6	48	trending_up+17.1%	chevron_right
17	East Sheen	42.7	69	trending_up+3.0%	chevron_right
18	South Twickenham	39.2	37	trending_up+15.6%	chevron_right

About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Which area of Richmond upon Thames has the highest crime rate?

South Richmond has the highest crime rate in Richmond upon Thames, with 109.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.

Which is the safest ward in Richmond upon Thames?

South Twickenham has the lowest crime rate among Richmond upon Thames's wards, with 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.

How many wards does Richmond upon Thames have?

Richmond upon Thames has 18 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.