Crime Rate in Kew: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kew

The total recorded crimes in Kew, Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kew crime rate of 0.89 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 Kew, encompassing approximately 75,085 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Kew Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Lindley Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kew?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Kew demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 472 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kew witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Kew had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 868 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kew witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kew Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kew has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 1.58 ranking 13th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Kew crimes were 472. The crime rate of Kew in 2024 was 15.37 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kew were around 868 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.46 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kew)CrimesRank (Kew)CrimesRank (Kew)
South Richmond146 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common96 4580 21,132 2
East Sheen99 2415 12757 13
St Margarets & North Twickenham74 10511 5926 3
Twickenham Riverside97 3568 3908 5
Barnes74 9433 11914 4
Heathfield88 5534 4813 8
West Twickenham76 8498 6901 6
North Richmond80 6393 13791 11
Hampton North78 7456 9747 14
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside70 12458 8766 12
Teddington54 17436 10795 9
Whitton63 15376 14794 10
Hampton Wick & South Teddington73 11362 16550 18
Fulwell & Hampton Hill64 14373 15732 15
South Twickenham50 18312 17636 16
Hampton57 16311 18611 17

Kew Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202520
February 202515
January 202510
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202415
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 202516
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 202415
August 202420

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20253
March 20259
February 20251
January 202519
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20242
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 202515
January 20259
December 202416
November 202418
October 202413
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kew in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Public order2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Lindley Place (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Broomfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Blake Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
6. Station Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Bessant Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Woodman Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Strand Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Garrick Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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