Crime Rate in Heathfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heathfield

The total recorded crimes in Heathfield, Richmond upon Thames, UK in February 2026 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heathfield crime rate of 2.04 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Heathfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Simpson Road with total crimes: 9
  • Whitworth Place with total crimes: 6
  • Nelson Road with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Heathfield)CrimesRank (Heathfield)CrimesRank (Heathfield)
South RichmondNA NA1,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes CommonNA NA580 21,132 2
St Margarets & North TwickenhamNA NA511 5926 3
Twickenham RiversideNA NA568 3908 5
BarnesNA NA433 11914 4
West TwickenhamNA NA498 6901 6
KewNA NA472 7868 7
Ham, Petersham & Richmond RiversideNA NA458 8766 12
TeddingtonNA NA436 10795 9
Hampton NorthNA NA456 9747 14
WhittonNA NA376 14794 10
North RichmondNA NA393 13791 11
East SheenNA NA415 12757 13
Fulwell & Hampton HillNA NA373 15732 15
South TwickenhamNA NA312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South TeddingtonNA NA362 16550 18
HamptonNA NA311 18611 17

Heathfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 20256
November 20256
October 202510
September 20256
August 20258
July 20258
June 202511
May 202517
April 20258
March 202523
February 202517

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 202513
November 202510
October 202510
September 202515
August 202524
July 202518
June 202525
May 202514
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20256
November 20258
October 20257
September 202515
August 20257
July 202513
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20253
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202620
December 202521
November 202520
October 202518
September 202526
August 202520
July 202526
June 202525
May 202522
April 202512
March 202524
February 202511

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 20254
November 20255
October 20259
September 20257
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
September 20251
August 20257
July 20255
June 20256
May 20259
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20252
November 20257
October 20254
September 20254
August 20257
July 20254
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20268
December 20252
November 20257
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20251

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
July 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

High Crime Locations Heathfield in February 2026

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

1. Simpson Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
2. Whitworth Place (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nelson Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Edgar Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bristol Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Ross Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hanworth Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Arden Close (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Conway Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Iris Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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