Crime in Kew, Richmond upon Thames
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 7Bicycle theft: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Woodman Mews Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Defoe Avenue Map | Burglary: 1Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Station Parade Map | Theft from the person: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Kew Road Map | Vehicle crime: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Station Avenue Map | Shoplifting: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Mcdougall Court Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Cambridge Road Map | Vehicle crime: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Hester Terrace Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Chaucer Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Tackle Bicycle theft and bike related crime
Issued: 4 Mar 2026
Status Update
Review crimes to identify any patterns, hotspots and times of peak offending and plan patrols accordingly.
Identify opportunities to obtain CCTV to support investigations and identify offenders. Hold bike marking events to help with crime prevention and stolen bike identification.
Provide crime prevention advice to residents to assist with target hardening premises and property.
Identify opportunities to stop people on illegal e-bikes and seize where appropriate.
Regular patrols of identified hotspots and sources of drug related ASB.
High visibility patrols in locations where crimes are being committed and working closely with targeted shops.
Working with other Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Volume Crime Team to identify offenders.
Actioned: 31 May 2026
Motor Vehicle Crime
Issued: 4 Mar 2026
Status Update
Providing crime prevention advice to victims of crime and disseminating this information to the wider community at Police Liaison Group meetings, through communication with Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators, WhatsApp Channels and Met Engage, and at community engagement sessions.
Providing information monthly on the number and nature of crimes being committed.
Identifying hotspot areas and times and conducting patrols.
Actioned: 31 May 2026
Theft from local businesses
Issued: 4 Mar 2026
Status Update
Officers will be identifying hotspots, providing crime prevention, victims of theft (shop staff/managers) will be contacted by officers and officers will work alongside specialist partners to identify and secure evidence.
Providing crime prevention advice through quarterly Police Liaison Group meetings, communication with Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators, WhatsApp and Met Engage and at community engagement events.
Victims of theft and neighbouring businesses to be contacted by DWO or PCSO and provided with crime prevention advice.
Actioned: 31 May 2026
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Cuppa with a Copper
other10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
St Luke’s Church, Kew, The Avenue Richmond
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