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 March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside crime rate of 3.47 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Murray Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 3.47 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)
South Richmond134 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common97 2580 21,132 2
St Margarets & North Twickenham55 14511 5926 3
Twickenham Riverside95 3568 3908 5
Barnes55 15433 11914 4
Heathfield84 5534 4813 8
West Twickenham87 4498 6901 6
Kew76 6472 7868 7
North Richmond70 7393 13791 11
East Sheen68 8415 12757 13
Teddington61 12436 10795 9
Hampton North58 13456 9747 14
Fulwell & Hampton Hill66 9373 15732 15
Whitton64 10376 14794 10
South Twickenham53 17312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South Teddington52 18362 16550 18
Hampton54 16311 18611 17

Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 202514
December 202417
November 202415
October 202418
September 202420
August 202417
April 202413

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202418
September 202418
August 202429
April 20245

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 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
April 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

1. Richmond Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Murray Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
4. Wiggins Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Barrons Chase (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ham Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Cranmer Court (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Langham House Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Stuart Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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