Crime Rate in North Richmond: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Richmond

The total recorded crimes in North Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, UK in March 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Richmond crime rate of 1.75 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 North Richmond, encompassing approximately 39,908 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (271.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
North Richmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Grena Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Kew Foot Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is North Richmond?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, North Richmond demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 393 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Richmond recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Richmond had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 791 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Richmond recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Richmond Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Richmond has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 1.75 ranking 7th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total North Richmond crimes were 393. The crime rate of North Richmond in 2024 was 9.85 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Richmond were around 791 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.82 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 11 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
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside62 11458 8766 12
East Sheen68 8415 12757 13
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

North Richmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202514
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 202513
December 202418
November 202417
October 202422
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 202412
October 202421
September 202410
August 202424
April 20247

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 202415
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations North Richmond in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grena Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kew Foot Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St John'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. West Sheen Vale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Townshend Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Selwyn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pembroke Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Twickenham Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Kew Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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