Crime Rate in Heathfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heathfield

The total recorded crimes in Heathfield, Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heathfield crime rate of 2.80 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
Heathfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arden Close with total crimes: 10
  • Simpson Road with total crimes: 5
  • Farm Road with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Heathfield has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heathfield)CrimesRank (Heathfield)CrimesRank (Heathfield)
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
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
Hampton57 16311 18611 17

Heathfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202512
March 202524
February 202511
January 202518
December 202414
November 202420
October 202417
September 202422
August 202415
May 20241

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heathfield in May 2025

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

1. Arden Close (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Simpson Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Farm Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Carisbrooke Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
5. Shelburne Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Nelson Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Springfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Redfern Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
9. Curtis Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
10. Percy Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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