Updated April 202619 areas
Outer London Crime Rankings 2026
Richmond upon Thames is the safest area in Outer London with a crime rate of 66.2 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 91.9 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Richmond upon Thames
Safest in Outer London
66.2 per 1k
Brent
Highest Crime in Outer London
117.7 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
9
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Outer London's average crime rate of 91.9 per 1,000 residents is 10.6 above the UK average of 81.3.
Outer London Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond upon Thames | 66.2 | -4.0% |
| 2 | Merton | 71.1 | -6.5% |
| 3 | Sutton | 71.7 | +2.3% |
| 4 | Bexley | 73.4 | +0.2% |
| 5 | Harrow | 78.0 | +5.0% |
| 6 | Bromley | 81.0 | -4.1% |
| 7 | Kingston upon Thames | 82.7 | +5.3% |
| 8 | Havering | 86.4 | -0.1% |
| 9 | Barnet | 88.4 | +4.1% |
| 10 | Redbridge | 90.6 | +0.8% |
| 11 | Waltham Forest | 97.5 | -5.2% |
| 12 | Croydon | 99.9 | +0.3% |
| 13 | Barking and Dagenham | 102.4 | -8.8% |
| 14 | Enfield | 102.6 | +2.5% |
| 15 | Hounslow | 107.4 | +2.7% |
| 16 | Greenwich | 108.0 | -5.0% |
| 17 | Ealing | 109.1 | -0.3% |
| 18 | Hillingdon | 112.3 | -4.4% |
| 19 | Brent | 117.7 | +7.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Outer London? expand_more
Richmond upon Thames has the lowest crime rate in Outer London at 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Outer London compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Outer London is 91.9 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Outer London? expand_more
9 of 19 areas in Outer London recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology