Crime Rate in Hampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hampton

The total recorded crimes in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hampton crime rate of 2.86 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 Hampton, encompassing approximately 19,957 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hampton Court Road with total crimes: 4
  • A309 with total crimes: 4
  • Mason Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hampton?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Hampton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 311 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hampton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Hampton had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 611 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hampton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hampton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hampton has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 0.75 ranking 16th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Hampton crimes were 311. The crime rate of Hampton in 2024 was 15.58 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hampton were around 611 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.62 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampton)CrimesRank (Hampton)CrimesRank (Hampton)
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
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside70 12458 8766 12
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

Hampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 202415
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202516
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hampton in May 2025

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

1. Hampton Court Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. A309 (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Mason Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Lacey Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Hammond Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Percy Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ormond Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Thames Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
10. Beards Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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