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 February 2026 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Sheen crime rate of 1.14 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
East Sheen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Richmond Road West with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (East Sheen)CrimesRank (East Sheen)CrimesRank (East Sheen)
South RichmondNA NA1,153 12,107 1
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
Fulwell & Hampton HillNA NA373 15732 15
South TwickenhamNA NA312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South TeddingtonNA NA362 16550 18
HamptonNA NA311 18611 17

East Sheen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20258
November 20252
October 20257
September 20255
August 20257
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202615
December 202510
November 202511
October 202513
September 20255
August 202510
July 202519
June 20257
May 202514
April 20259
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
May 202527
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202617
December 202511
November 202510
October 202518
September 20255
August 202513
July 202516
June 202512
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202613
December 202515
November 20255
October 202519
September 202515
August 20255
July 202510
June 202510
May 20259
April 202513
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20257
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20264
December 20255
November 20259
October 20255
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20259
May 20259
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
November 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20259
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
October 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations East Sheen in February 2026

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

1. Upper Richmond Road West (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Moore Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Chestnut Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Colston Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Larches Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Paynesfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Uplands Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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