Crime Rate in North Richmond: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Richmond

The total recorded crimes in North Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Richmond crime rate of 2.00 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 North Richmond, encompassing approximately 39,908 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
North Richmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Evelyn Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Raleigh Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is North Richmond?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, North Richmond demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 393 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Richmond recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, North Richmond had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 791 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Richmond recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Richmond Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Richmond has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 6th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total North Richmond crimes were 393. The crime rate of North Richmond in 2024 was 9.85 (year) or 0.82 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Richmond were around 791 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.82 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Richmond)CrimesRank (North Richmond)CrimesRank (North Richmond)
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
Kew84 5472 7868 7
West Twickenham79 7498 6901 6
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

North Richmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 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 Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 202415
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 202514
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20259
May 202517
April 202510
March 202526
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 202412
October 202421
September 202410
August 202424

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

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20259
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202516
April 202512
March 202516
February 20257
January 202513
December 202418
November 202417
October 202422
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations North Richmond in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Evelyn Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
3. Raleigh Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
4. Clydesdale Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grena Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Holmesdale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Carlton Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Old Deer Park Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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