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 May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside crime rate of 3.91 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranmer Court with total crimes: 9
  • Stretton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rutland Drive 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 May 2025 the Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside)CrimesRank (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside)CrimesRank (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside)
South Richmond146 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common96 4580 21,132 2
East Sheen99 2415 12757 13
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
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

Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

1. Cranmer Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Stretton Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other crime2
3. Rutland Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Butlers Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ferrymoor (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Woodville Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadlands Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. New Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Richmond Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Richmond Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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