Updated March 202619 areas
Outer London Crime Rankings 2026
Richmond upon Thames is the safest area in Outer London with a crime rate of 67.2 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 92.0 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Richmond upon Thames
Safest in Outer London
67.2 per 1k
Hillingdon
Highest Crime in Outer London
112.6 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
4
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Outer London's average crime rate of 92.0 per 1,000 residents is 10.5 above the UK average of 81.5.
Outer London Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond upon Thames | 67.2 | -9.0% |
| 2 | Merton | 71.1 | -13.3% |
| 3 | Sutton | 71.4 | +1.2% |
| 4 | Bexley | 73.2 | +0.9% |
| 5 | Harrow | 77.9 | +9.1% |
| 6 | Bromley | 80.8 | +2.4% |
| 7 | Kingston upon Thames | 82.8 | +5.8% |
| 8 | Havering | 86.6 | +1.6% |
| 9 | Barnet | 88.2 | +9.1% |
| 10 | Redbridge | 90.5 | +2.8% |
| 11 | Waltham Forest | 98.2 | -6.0% |
| 12 | Croydon | 100.0 | +3.2% |
| 13 | Barking and Dagenham | 102.6 | +1.6% |
| 14 | Enfield | 102.7 | +3.1% |
| 15 | Hounslow | 108.0 | +2.8% |
| 16 | Greenwich | 108.4 | -3.2% |
| 17 | Ealing | 108.5 | +2.8% |
| 18 | Brent | 117.8 | +4.8% |
| 19 | Hillingdon | 112.6 | +2.2% |
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 67.2 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 92.0 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Outer London? expand_more
4 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