Crime Rate in Richmond upon Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Richmond upon Thames

The total recorded crimes in Richmond upon Thames, UK in March 2025 are around 1,291 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Richmond upon Thames crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Richmond upon Thames, encompassing approximately 195,277 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (294) incidents (43.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (272) incidents (43.92% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (174) incidents (23.40% increase)
Richmond upon Thames Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • King Street with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • George Street with total crimes: 11

Richmond upon Thames Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Richmond upon Thames?

To understand the safety of Richmond upon Thames, we need to analyze Richmond upon Thames crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Richmond upon Thames has recorded 8,641 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 44.25 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 320 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 15,748 crimes with a crime rate of 80.64, ranking it 198 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Richmond upon Thames demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 8641 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Richmond upon Thames witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Richmond upon Thames had fewer crimes than the Outer London average, with 15,748 crimes compared to 28,746. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Richmond upon Thames witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Richmond upon Thames is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Richmond upon Thames Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, South Richmond (134 crimes), and the safest, Hampton Wick & South Teddington (52 crimes), is 82 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Richmond upon Thames.

Similarly, the area of North Sheen (104 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to St Margarets (25 crimes), with a difference of 79 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Richmond upon Thames.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South Richmond134
Mortlake & Barnes Common97
Twickenham Riverside95
West Twickenham87
Heathfield84

Safest Wards:

St Margarets & North Twickenham55
Barnes55
Hampton54
South Twickenham53
Hampton Wick & South Teddington52

Most Dangerous Areas:

North Sheen104
Twickenham Town89
Richmond Central89
Twickenham West87
Heathfield84

Safest Areas:

Hampton Hill36
Strawberry Hill31
Twickenham Marble Hill28
Ham25
St Margarets25

Richmond upon Thames Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Richmond upon Thames has recorded 1,291 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 9446th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 19 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 18 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Richmond upon Thames crimes were 8,641. The crime rate of Richmond upon Thames in 2024 was 44.25 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking it 320 danzarous in the UK. Richmond upon Thames ranked 18 in terms of total crimes and 18 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Richmond upon Thames were around 15,748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.64 (year) or 6.72 (month) ranking 198 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Richmond upon Thames ranked 18 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 17 as per crime rate of Richmond upon Thames

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Sutton20 278,988 1915,828 18
Brent85 2224,651 240,527 1
Harrow1,686 2012,311 1519,636 19
Bexley1,755 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,579 169,994 1617,989 15
Redbridge2,425 1516,685 1029,930 10
Bromley2,441 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,312 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,090 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,043 1113,869 1125,160 11
Barking and Dagenham2,070 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,644 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,580 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,913 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,658 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,932 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,196 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,299 222,638 136,086 2

Richmond upon Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (294 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (272 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 205 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 189 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (230 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (203 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 278 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 188 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (292 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (226 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (302 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (283 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (286 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (235 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (339 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (234 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 385 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202545
January 202548
December 202462
November 202454
October 202451
September 202447
August 202444
July 20241

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 202412
October 202424
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 2127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 236.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025294
February 2025205
January 2025230
December 2024278
November 2024292
October 2024302
September 2024286
August 2024234
July 20246

A total of 751 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 83.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 202587
January 202572
December 2024117
November 2024126
October 2024102
September 202493
August 202452
July 20246

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 820 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 91.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025110
February 2025108
January 202599
December 202497
November 2024142
October 2024109
September 2024124
August 202430
July 20241

A total of 172 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202519
January 202522
December 202413
November 202436
October 202426
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 471 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202534
January 202566
December 202460
November 202463
October 202454
September 202473
August 202444
July 20242

A total of 215 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202523
January 202523
December 202423
November 202447
October 202427
September 202427
August 202421
July 20242

A total of 1935 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 241.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025272
February 2025189
January 2025203
December 2024188
November 2024226
October 2024283
September 2024235
August 2024339

A total of 1081 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 135.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025174
February 2025141
January 2025125
December 2024140
November 2024170
October 2024149
September 2024114
August 202468

A total of 269 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202524
January 202524
December 202431
November 202455
October 202440
September 202441
August 202425
July 20243

A total of 649 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 81.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202567
January 2025105
December 202489
November 202479
October 202490
September 202474
August 202467

A total of 589 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 65.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202560
January 202563
December 202475
November 2024105
October 202487
September 202459
August 202464
July 20244

High Crime Locations Richmond upon Thames in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Richmond upon Thames postcode area is presented below.

1. King Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
3. George Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
4. South Close (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime4
Other theft4
Public order2
5. Butts Crescent (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime2
Robbery2
6. Upper Richmond Road West (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2

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