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 February 2026 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside crime rate of 3.02 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheridan Road with total crimes: 10
  • Cranmer Court with total crimes: 7
  • Ashburnham Road 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside)CrimesRank (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside)CrimesRank (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside)
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
TeddingtonNA NA436 10795 9
Hampton NorthNA NA456 9747 14
WhittonNA NA376 14794 10
North RichmondNA NA393 13791 11
East SheenNA NA415 12757 13
Fulwell & Hampton HillNA NA373 15732 15
South TwickenhamNA NA312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South TeddingtonNA NA362 16550 18
HamptonNA NA311 18611 17

Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 20256
November 20253
October 20253
September 202510
August 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20254
November 20251
October 20257
September 20256
August 20258
July 20251
June 20253
May 20258
April 20254
March 202515
February 20253

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202617
December 20258
November 202513
October 202512
September 202515
August 202520
July 202520
June 202525
May 202517
April 202519
March 202515
February 202510

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202621
December 202511
November 202519
October 202513
September 20257
August 202515
July 202522
June 202512
May 202517
April 202520
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 202512
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
August 20252
May 20252

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
September 20251
August 20258
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20251

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20256
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
April 20253

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside in February 2026

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

1. Sheridan Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Cranmer Court (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ashburnham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mariner Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Richmond Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Maguire Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Murray Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Woodville Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cedar Heights (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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