Crime Rate in Hampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hampton

The total recorded crimes in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hampton crime rate of 2.71 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Hampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaver Close with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Park 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hampton has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 0.55 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.

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
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside62 11458 8766 12
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

Hampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249
April 202417

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 20242
November 202411
October 202415
September 20248
August 202410
April 202413

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Hampton in March 2025

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

1. Beaver Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Park Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Thames Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hammond Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lacey Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Scotts Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Johnsons Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Douai Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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