Crime Rate in Heathfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heathfield

The total recorded crimes in Heathfield, Richmond upon Thames, UK in July 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heathfield crime rate of 2.93 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 Heathfield, encompassing approximately 31,424 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
Heathfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Simpson Road with total crimes: 9
  • Arden Close with total crimes: 7
  • Whitworth Place with total crimes: 7

How safe is Heathfield?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Heathfield reported a higher crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 534 crimes compared to 480. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heathfield witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Heathfield had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 813 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Heathfield witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmond upon Thames, Heathfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Heathfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heathfield has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Heathfield crimes were 534. The crime rate of Heathfield in 2024 was 16.99 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heathfield were around 813 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.87 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heathfield)CrimesRank (Heathfield)CrimesRank (Heathfield)
South Richmond164 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common118 3580 21,132 2
Twickenham Riverside122 2568 3908 5
St Margarets & North Twickenham74 9511 5926 3
Barnes64 13433 11914 4
Kew84 5472 7868 7
West Twickenham79 7498 6901 6
North Richmond80 6393 13791 11
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside67 12458 8766 12
Teddington76 8436 10795 9
Hampton North70 10456 9747 14
Whitton48 16376 14794 10
East Sheen70 11415 12757 13
Fulwell & Hampton Hill62 14373 15732 15
Hampton52 15311 18611 17
South Twickenham41 17312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South Teddington39 18362 16550 18

Heathfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 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 (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202522
April 202512
March 202524
February 202511
January 202518
December 202414
November 202420
October 202417
September 202422
August 202415

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202525
May 202514
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202424
August 202415

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202517
April 20258
March 202523
February 202517
January 202513
December 20247
November 202414
October 202411
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20259
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heathfield in July 2025

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

1. Simpson Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Arden Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Whitworth Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
4. Ashley Drive (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Nelson Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Whitton Waye (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Edgar Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Warburton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Gostling Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Carisbrooke Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1

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