Crime Rate in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, Richmond upon Thames, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside crime rate of 3.75 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 Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, encompassing approximately 17,887 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashburnham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cranmer Court with total crimes: 3
  • Langham House Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside?

To understand the safety of Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, we need to analyze Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 458 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 766 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmond upon Thames, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside crimes were 458. The crime rate of Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside in 2024 was 25.61 (year) or 2.13 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside were around 766 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.82 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside)CrimesRank (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside)CrimesRank (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside)
South Richmond164 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common118 3580 21,132 2
Twickenham Riverside122 2568 3908 5
St Margarets & North Twickenham74 9511 5926 3
Barnes64 13433 11914 4
Heathfield92 4534 4813 8
Kew84 5472 7868 7
West Twickenham79 7498 6901 6
North Richmond80 6393 13791 11
Teddington76 8436 10795 9
Hampton North70 10456 9747 14
Whitton48 16376 14794 10
East Sheen70 11415 12757 13
Fulwell & Hampton Hill62 14373 15732 15
Hampton52 15311 18611 17
South Twickenham41 17312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South Teddington39 18362 16550 18

Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202525
May 202517
April 202519
March 202515
February 202510
January 202514
December 202417
November 202415
October 202418
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20258
April 20254
March 202515
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202512
May 202517
April 202520
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202418
September 202418
August 202429

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 202512
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

High Crime Locations Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside postcode area is presented below.

1. Ashburnham Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Cranmer Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Langham House Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Hardwicke Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Fisherman Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Sheridan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cleves Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Terrace Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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