Crime Rate in South Richmond: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Richmond

The total recorded crimes in South Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, UK in February 2026 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Richmond crime rate of 2.68 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 South Richmond, encompassing approximately 51,183 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
South Richmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prince'S Street with total crimes: 24
  • George Street with total crimes: 14
  • The Quadrant with total crimes: 10

How safe is South Richmond?

To understand the safety of South Richmond, we need to analyze South 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, South Richmond reported a higher crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 1,153 crimes compared to 480. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Richmond witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, South Richmond experienced a greater number of crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 2,107 crimes compared to 875. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Richmond witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmond upon Thames, South Richmond has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

South Richmond Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total South Richmond crimes were 1,153. The crime rate of South Richmond in 2024 was 22.53 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Richmond were around 2,107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.17 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South Richmond)CrimesRank (South Richmond)CrimesRank (South Richmond)
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
HamptonNA NA311 18611 17

South Richmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202629
December 202525
November 202530
October 202537
September 202540
August 202538
July 202534
June 202532
May 202534
April 202536
March 202529
February 202526

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20255
September 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20255
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202615
December 202511
November 20255
October 202512
September 202512
August 20256
July 20258
June 20257
May 20257
April 20258
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202627
December 202524
November 202523
October 202537
September 202517
August 202524
July 202530
June 202526
May 202523
April 202530
March 202514
February 202521

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20258
July 20255
June 20259
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20264
December 202517
November 20257
October 202511
September 202511
August 20258
July 202514
June 202514
May 202512
April 20259
March 202516
February 202511

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20251
November 20257
October 20255
September 202516
August 20255
July 202511
June 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202623
December 202528
November 202526
October 202512
September 202520
August 202516
July 202520
June 202532
May 202534
April 202528
March 202522
February 202531

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 202510
November 20257
October 20252
July 202511
June 20254
May 20252
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20256
August 20257
July 202513
June 202510
May 202514
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 202511
June 20258
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations South Richmond in February 2026

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

1. Prince'S Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting8
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. George Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Quadrant (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Drummonds Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hill Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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