Crime Rate in Richmond upon Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Richmond upon Thames

The total recorded crimes in Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 1,406 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Richmond upon Thames crime rate of 7.20 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 Richmond upon Thames, encompassing approximately 195,277 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (310) incidents (14.39% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (306) incidents (9.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (149) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Richmond upon Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Alton Gardens with total crimes: 11

Richmond upon Thames Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Richmond upon Thames?

To understand the safety of Richmond upon Thames, we need to analyze Richmond upon Thames crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Richmond upon Thames has recorded 8,641 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 44.25 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 320 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 15,748 crimes with a crime rate of 80.64, ranking it 198 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Richmond upon Thames demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Outer London average, with 8641 crimes compared to 16705.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Richmond upon Thames witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Richmond upon Thames had fewer crimes than the Outer London average, with 15,748 crimes compared to 28,746. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Richmond upon Thames witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Richmond upon Thames is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Richmond upon Thames Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, South Richmond (146 crimes), and the safest, South Twickenham (50 crimes), is 96 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Richmond upon Thames.

Similarly, the area of Richmond Central (107 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Teddington North (22 crimes), with a difference of 85 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Richmond upon Thames.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South Richmond146
East Sheen99
Twickenham Riverside97
Mortlake & Barnes Common96
Heathfield88

Safest Wards:

Fulwell & Hampton Hill64
Whitton63
Hampton57
Teddington54
South Twickenham50

Most Dangerous Areas:

Richmond Central107
North Sheen91
East Sheen North91
Twickenham Town90
Heathfield88

Safest Areas:

Ham31
Twickenham Marble Hill30
Strawberry Hill27
St Margarets26
Teddington North22

Richmond upon Thames Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Richmond upon Thames has recorded 1,406 crimes with crime rate of 7.20 ranking 200th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 17 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 18 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Richmond upon Thames crimes were 8,641. The crime rate of Richmond upon Thames in 2024 was 44.25 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking it 320 danzarous in the UK. Richmond upon Thames ranked 18 in terms of total crimes and 18 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Richmond upon Thames were around 15,748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.64 (year) or 6.72 (month) ranking 198 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Richmond upon Thames ranked 18 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 17 as per crime rate of Richmond upon Thames

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,436 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Richmond upon Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (310 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (306 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (280 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (271 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (294 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (272 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 205 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 189 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (230 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (203 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 278 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 188 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (292 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (226 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (302 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (283 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (286 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (235 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (339 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (234 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 359 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202546
March 202526
February 202524
January 202524
December 202431
November 202455
October 202440
September 202441
August 202425
July 20243

A total of 1379 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 137.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025149
April 2025149
March 2025174
February 2025141
January 2025125
December 2024140
November 2024170
October 2024149
September 2024114
August 202468

A total of 257 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202522
February 202523
January 202523
December 202423
November 202447
October 202427
September 202427
August 202421
July 20242

A total of 955 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 202593
March 202596
February 202587
January 202572
December 2024117
November 2024126
October 2024102
September 202493
August 202452
July 20246

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 559 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025121
April 202553
March 202533
February 202545
January 202548
December 202462
November 202454
October 202451
September 202447
August 202444
July 20241

A total of 633 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025109
April 202553
March 202575
February 202534
January 202566
December 202460
November 202463
October 202454
September 202473
August 202444
July 20242

A total of 657 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202563
March 202572
February 202560
January 202563
December 202475
November 2024105
October 202487
September 202459
August 202464
July 20244

A total of 2713 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 246.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 306 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025306
April 2025280
March 2025294
February 2025205
January 2025230
December 2024278
November 2024292
October 2024302
September 2024286
August 2024234
July 20246

A total of 2516 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 251.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025310
April 2025271
March 2025272
February 2025189
January 2025203
December 2024188
November 2024226
October 2024283
September 2024235
August 2024339

A total of 1038 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 94.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025104
April 2025114
March 2025110
February 2025108
January 202599
December 202497
November 2024142
October 2024109
September 2024124
August 202430
July 20241

A total of 817 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 202570
March 202578
February 202567
January 2025105
December 202489
November 202479
October 202490
September 202474
August 202467

A total of 133 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 202412
October 202424
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 209 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202522
February 202519
January 202522
December 202413
November 202436
October 202426
September 202417
August 202417

High Crime Locations Richmond upon Thames in May 2025

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

1. George Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
3. Alton Gardens (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour11
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft3
Theft from the person2
5. South Close (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Arden Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9

To know about postcode areas in Richmond upon Thames, visit Richmond upon Thames information

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