Crime in East Sheen: statistics, rates and trends
717 crimes were recorded in East Sheen in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of East Sheen
- Questions about crime in East Sheen
- About this data
Crime map
Vehicle crime (160), anti-social behaviour (128) and violence and sexual offences (111) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,321st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | East Sheen | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 717 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.7 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,585 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Sheen peaked in the year to August 2024 (828 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (614). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 717 | 67.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 796 | 75.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 828 | 78.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 758 | 71.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 614 | 58.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 780 | 73.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 757 | 71.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 740 | 69.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 732 | 69.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Sheen recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.9 times the national rate) and burglary (33% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (69% below) and criminal damage and arson (61% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 125 to 160, while criminal damage and arson fell from 47 to 28 and public order fell from 50 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 160 | 15.1 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 12.1 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 10.5 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 7.0 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Sheen; the highest is South Richmond (156.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside (64.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Sheen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortlake & Barnes Common | 959 | 74.2 | +10% |
| North Richmond | 717 | 70.0 | +3% |
| Kew | 825 | 68.7 | +1% |
| South Richmond | 1,715 | 156.2 | +131% |
| Barnes | 719 | 72.6 | +7% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,087 | 95.5 | +41% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 704 | 64.9 | -4% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | +7% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in East Sheen over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Upper Richmond Road West” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Upper Richmond Road West | 124 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Moore Close | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Albany Close | 20 |
| On or near Portman Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Paynesfield Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Alexandra Road | 16 |
| On or near East Sheen Avenue | 12 |
Of the 589 crimes in East Sheen with a recorded outcome, 67% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 392 | 66.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 20.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
East Sheen has an estimated population of 10,585 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (68%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (5.8%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Sheen average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Sheen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 68.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Sheen a safe place to live?
East Sheen recorded 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,321st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in East Sheen?
Vehicle crime was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in East Sheen going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Sheen was down 10% on the year before: 717 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 796 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Sheen?
About 10,585 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Sheen?
East Sheen is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.