Crime Rate in Hampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hampton

The total recorded crimes in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, UK in February 2026 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hampton crime rate of 1.85 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 Hampton, encompassing approximately 19,957 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Hampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hammond Close with total crimes: 8
  • Lacey Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Cleveland Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hampton?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Hampton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 311 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hampton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Hampton had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 611 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hampton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hampton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Hampton crimes were 311. The crime rate of Hampton in 2024 was 15.58 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hampton were around 611 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.62 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hampton)CrimesRank (Hampton)CrimesRank (Hampton)
South RichmondNA NA1,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes CommonNA NA580 21,132 2
St Margarets & North TwickenhamNA NA511 5926 3
Twickenham RiversideNA NA568 3908 5
BarnesNA NA433 11914 4
HeathfieldNA NA534 4813 8
West TwickenhamNA NA498 6901 6
KewNA NA472 7868 7
Ham, Petersham & Richmond RiversideNA NA458 8766 12
TeddingtonNA NA436 10795 9
Hampton NorthNA NA456 9747 14
WhittonNA NA376 14794 10
North RichmondNA NA393 13791 11
East SheenNA NA415 12757 13
Fulwell & Hampton HillNA NA373 15732 15
South TwickenhamNA NA312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South TeddingtonNA NA362 16550 18

Hampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20256
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20257
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202612
December 202517
November 202517
October 202512
September 202515
August 20258
July 202514
June 202528
May 202513
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20254
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 202511
November 202511
October 202510
September 20255
August 202516
July 202512
June 202513
May 202512
April 202511
March 202516
February 20259

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 202511
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20259
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 202510
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations Hampton in February 2026

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

1. Hammond Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Lacey Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cleveland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Beaver Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Hampton (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Morshead Yard (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hatherop Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Falcon Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Barlow Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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