Crime Rate in East Sheen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Sheen

The total recorded crimes in East Sheen, Richmond upon Thames, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Sheen crime rate of 1.59 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 East Sheen, encompassing approximately 43,932 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Sheen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moore Close with total crimes: 9
  • Paynesfield Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Milton Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is East Sheen?

To understand the safety of East Sheen, we need to analyze East Sheen crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, East Sheen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 415 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Sheen recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, East Sheen had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 757 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Sheen recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmond upon Thames, East Sheen has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Sheen Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Sheen has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 11th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total East Sheen crimes were 415. The crime rate of East Sheen in 2024 was 9.45 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Sheen were around 757 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.23 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Sheen)CrimesRank (East Sheen)CrimesRank (East Sheen)
South Richmond164 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common118 3580 21,132 2
Twickenham Riverside122 2568 3908 5
St Margarets & North Twickenham74 9511 5926 3
Barnes64 13433 11914 4
Heathfield92 4534 4813 8
Kew84 5472 7868 7
West Twickenham79 7498 6901 6
North Richmond80 6393 13791 11
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside67 12458 8766 12
Teddington76 8436 10795 9
Hampton North70 10456 9747 14
Whitton48 16376 14794 10
Fulwell & Hampton Hill62 14373 15732 15
Hampton52 15311 18611 17
South Twickenham41 17312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South Teddington39 18362 16550 18

East Sheen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20257
May 202514
April 20259
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 202419

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20259
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 202411
November 20242
October 20242
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20259
April 202513
March 20256
February 20257
January 202511
December 202414
November 202411
October 202416
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 20259
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258
January 202517
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 202418
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 202410

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations East Sheen in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Sheen postcode area is presented below.

1. Moore Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Paynesfield Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Milton Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Howgate Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
5. Shottfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Earl Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Albany Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Upper Richmond Road West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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