Crime Rate in Richmond upon Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Richmond upon Thames

The total recorded crimes in Richmond upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames in January 2025 are around 1,092 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Richmond upon Thames crime rate of 5.59 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (230) incidents (-17.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (203) incidents (7.98% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (125) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
Richmond upon Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drummonds Place with total crimes: 11
  • George Street with total crimes: 11
  • Upper Richmond Road West 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 (128 crimes), and the safest, Hampton Wick & South Teddington (37 crimes), is 91 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Richmond upon Thames.

Similarly, the area of Richmond Central (90 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Twickenham Marble Hill (17 crimes), with a difference of 73 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Richmond upon Thames.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South Richmond128
Mortlake & Barnes Common78
Heathfield78
Twickenham Riverside76
Kew74

Safest Wards:

Whitton46
South Twickenham45
Hampton41
Fulwell & Hampton Hill41
Hampton Wick & South Teddington37

Most Dangerous Areas:

Richmond Central90
Twickenham Town79
Heathfield78
Kew Gardens76
Mortlake & South Barnes68

Safest Areas:

Hampton Hill30
Strawberry Hill25
Ham23
St Margarets21
Twickenham Marble Hill17

Richmond upon Thames Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Richmond upon Thames has recorded 1,092 crimes with crime rate of 5.59 ranking 226th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 19 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,610 1712,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,169 198,988 1915,828 18
Bexley1,524 1611,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,341 159,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,365 1216,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,201 138,165 1415,645 12
Havering1,825 1413,869 1125,160 11
Barnet2,831 1120,339 1236,190 13
Redbridge2,318 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,821 813,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,304 918,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,410 718,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,790 327,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,403 523,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,570 619,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,112 422,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,184 122,638 136,086 2
Brent3,409 224,651 240,527 1

Richmond upon Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 568 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 81.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202572
December 2024117
November 2024126
October 2024102
September 202493
August 202452
July 20246

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202414
November 202412
October 202424
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 1474 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 245.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025203
December 2024188
November 2024226
October 2024283
September 2024235
August 2024339

A total of 307 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 43.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202548
December 202462
November 202454
October 202451
September 202447
August 202444
July 20241

A total of 766 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 127.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025125
December 2024140
November 2024170
October 2024149
September 2024114
August 202468

A total of 170 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202423
November 202447
October 202427
September 202427
August 202421
July 20242

A total of 219 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202524
December 202431
November 202455
October 202440
September 202441
August 202425
July 20243

A total of 602 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 86.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202599
December 202497
November 2024142
October 2024109
September 2024124
August 202430
July 20241

A total of 131 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202413
November 202436
October 202426
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 1628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 232.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025230
December 2024278
November 2024292
October 2024302
September 2024286
August 2024234
July 20246

A total of 504 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025105
December 202489
November 202479
October 202490
September 202474
August 202467

A total of 362 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 51.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202566
December 202460
November 202463
October 202454
September 202473
August 202444
July 20242

A total of 457 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 65.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202563
December 202475
November 2024105
October 202487
September 202459
August 202464
July 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Richmond upon Thames in January 2025

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

1. Drummonds Place (Map)
Total11
Burglary4
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. George Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
3. Upper Richmond Road West (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
5. Berwick Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Prince'S Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1

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