Crime Rate in Richmond: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Richmond

The total recorded crimes in Richmond, Richmondshire, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Richmond crime rate of 0.85 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 Richmond, encompassing approximately 56,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Richmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tower Street Castle Wynd with total crimes: 5
  • Richemont Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parkinson'S Yard with total crimes: 2

How safe is Richmond?

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

  • Relative to Richmondshire:

    • In 2024, Richmond reported a higher crime volume than the Richmondshire average, with 499 crimes compared to 384. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Richmond witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Richmond experienced a greater number of crimes than the Richmondshire average, with 620 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Richmond witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Richmond Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Richmond has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 0.85 ranking 2th out of 6 in the Richmondshire, UK

In 2024, the total Richmond crimes were 499. The crime rate of Richmond in 2024 was 33.51 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Richmondshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Richmond were around 620 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.20 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Richmondshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Richmondshire)CrimesRank (Richmondshire)CrimesRank (Richmondshire)
Hipswell & Colburn83 1750 1608 2
Scotton & Lower Wensleydale32 3503 2472 3
North Richmondshire30 4355 4469 4
Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale17 6249 5260 5
Leyburn & Middleham22 5163 7196 6
Upper Dales9 7167 6192 7

Richmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In January 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
November 20241
October 202412
September 202424
August 202415
July 202416
June 202440
May 202418
April 202423

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245
July 202416
June 202420
May 202418
April 202414

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Richmond in March 2025

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

1. Tower Street Castle Wynd (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Richemont Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parkinson'S Yard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dundas Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gilling Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Hilary Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Finkle Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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