Crime in East Sheen: statistics, rates and trends
716 crimes were recorded in East Sheen in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Sheen at a glance
- Crime trends in East Sheen
- Types of crime in East Sheen
- East Sheen compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Sheen
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Sheen
- Population and deprivation in East Sheen
- Questions about crime in East Sheen
- About this data
716 crimes were recorded in East Sheen in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was vehicle crime, with 152 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Sheen has the 2,333rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Sheen | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 716 | 14,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.6 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,585 | 196,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Sheen was highest in the year to July 2025 (815 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (622). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 716 | 67.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 815 | 77.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 808 | 76.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 750 | 70.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 622 | 58.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 795 | 75.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 732 | 69.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 751 | 70.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 728 | 68.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Sheen over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%) and vehicle crime (+17%). The largest falls were in drugs (-79%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 152 | 14.4 | 2.92 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 12.1 | 0.79 | -4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 11.1 | 0.33 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 6.6 | 0.80 | -26% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.8 | 0.90 | -2% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.5 | 1.28 | -26% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.3 | 0.50 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.2 | 2.64 | -8% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -79% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.4 | 1.05 | -21% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.45 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 0.56 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
Vehicle crime in East Sheen
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Sheen recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Sheen
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Sheen recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in East Sheen
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Sheen recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Sheen
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Sheen recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Sheen
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Sheen recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Sheen
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Sheen recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Sheen
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Sheen recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Sheen
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Sheen recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Sheen
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Sheen recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Sheen
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Sheen recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Sheen
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Sheen recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Sheen
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Sheen recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Sheen
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Sheen recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Sheen
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Sheen recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Sheen, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Sheen.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Sheen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortlake & Barnes Common | 980 | 75.9 | +12% |
| North Richmond | 705 | 68.8 | +2% |
| Kew | 816 | 67.9 | +0% |
| South Richmond | 1,677 | 152.7 | +126% |
| Barnes | 717 | 72.4 | +7% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,134 | 99.6 | +47% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 709 | 65.3 | -3% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 894 | 73.4 | +9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in East Sheen over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Upper Richmond Road West | 118 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Moore Close | 26 |
| On or near Albany Close | 24 |
| On or near Portman Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Paynesfield Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 15 |
| On or near East Sheen Avenue | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Sheen over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 374 | 52.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 19.1% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
East Sheen has an estimated population of 10,585. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Sheen sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Sheen |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is East Sheen a safe place to live?
East Sheen recorded 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in East Sheen?
Vehicle crime was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in East Sheen going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Sheen was down 12% on the year before: 716 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 815 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Sheen?
East Sheen is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to East Sheen. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.