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 March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Sheen crime rate of 1.55 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
East Sheen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Richmond Road West with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Upper Richmond Road West with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the East Sheen has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)
South Richmond134 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common97 2580 21,132 2
St Margarets & North Twickenham55 14511 5926 3
Twickenham Riverside95 3568 3908 5
Barnes55 15433 11914 4
Heathfield84 5534 4813 8
West Twickenham87 4498 6901 6
Kew76 6472 7868 7
North Richmond70 7393 13791 11
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside62 11458 8766 12
Teddington61 12436 10795 9
Hampton North58 13456 9747 14
Fulwell & Hampton Hill66 9373 15732 15
Whitton64 10376 14794 10
South Twickenham53 17312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South Teddington52 18362 16550 18
Hampton54 16311 18611 17

East Sheen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 202411
November 20242
October 20242
September 202411
August 20248
April 20243

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202511
December 202414
November 202411
October 202416
September 202413
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202517
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20241
April 20248

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 202419
April 20245

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248
April 202412

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations East Sheen in March 2025

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

1. Upper Richmond Road West (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
3. Upper Richmond Road West (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Portman Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Enmore Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mortlake (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Paynesfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Prince'S Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
10. Lodge Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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