Crime Rate in Kew: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kew

The total recorded crimes in Kew, Richmond upon Thames, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kew crime rate of 1.12 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 Kew, encompassing approximately 75,085 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Kew Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Bessant Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Melliss Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kew?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Kew demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 472 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kew witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Kew had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 868 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kew witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kew Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kew has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 1.12 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Kew crimes were 472. The crime rate of Kew in 2024 was 15.37 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kew were around 868 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.46 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kew)CrimesRank (Kew)CrimesRank (Kew)
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
Heathfield92 4534 4813 8
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

Kew 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 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 20256
April 202510
March 202512
February 202515
January 20259
December 202416
November 202418
October 202413
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202511
April 202514
March 202520
February 202515
January 202510
December 202416
November 202412
October 202412
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202514
April 20253
March 20259
February 20251
January 202519
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202516
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 202516
December 20249
November 202411
October 202411
September 202415
August 202420

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20242
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Kew in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bessant Drive (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Melliss Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Strand Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Temple Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Station Parade (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
7. Defoe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kew Green (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Branstone Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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