Crime Rate in East Sheen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Sheen

The total recorded crimes in East Sheen, Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Sheen crime rate of 2.25 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 East Sheen, encompassing approximately 43,932 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Drugs: (27) incidents (440.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
East Sheen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Richmond Road West with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Portman Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is East Sheen?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, East Sheen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 415 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Sheen recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, East Sheen had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 757 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Sheen recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Sheen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Sheen has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 2th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total East Sheen crimes were 415. The crime rate of East Sheen in 2024 was 9.45 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Sheen were around 757 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.23 (year) or 1.44 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Sheen)CrimesRank (East Sheen)CrimesRank (East Sheen)
South Richmond146 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common96 4580 21,132 2
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
Kew67 13472 7868 7
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

East Sheen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202514
February 202514
January 20259
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 202419

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 202418
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 202410

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 202411
November 20242
October 20242
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258
January 202517
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 20256
February 20257
January 202511
December 202414
November 202411
October 202416
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations East Sheen in May 2025

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

1. Upper Richmond Road West (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Portman Avenue (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Burglary1
6. Moore Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. St Leonards Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Deanhill Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1
10. Shrewsbury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1

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