Crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
704 crimes were recorded in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside at a glance
- Crime trends in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- Types of crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- Demographics of Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- Questions about crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (215), violence and sexual offences (207) and vehicle crime (53) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,439th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 704 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.9 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,853 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside of any year here (704 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 704 | 64.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 793 | 73.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 841 | 77.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 725 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 810 | 74.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 796 | 73.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 927 | 85.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 829 | 76.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 839 | 77.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded notably more robbery (56% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (29% above the national rate) and burglary (27% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (71% below) and public order (53% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 168 to 215, while drugs fell from 73 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 19.8 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 19.1 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 1.9 | 6.7 | -57% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -71% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside; the highest is South Richmond (156.2 per 1,000) and the lowest West Twickenham (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,087 | 95.5 | +47% |
| South Twickenham | 490 | 46.7 | -28% |
| Teddington | 795 | 74.7 | +15% |
| Hampton Wick & South Teddington | 580 | 55.2 | -15% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | +12% |
| South Richmond | 1,715 | 156.2 | +141% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 649 | 59.8 | -8% |
| West Twickenham | 517 | 45.2 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sheridan Road” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sheridan Road | 79 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Cranmer Court | 31 |
| On or near Petersham Road | 26 |
| On or near Richmond Hill | 20 |
| On or near Terrace Lane | 17 |
| On or near Woodville Road | 16 |
| On or near Ham Ridings | 15 |
| On or near Cave Road | 14 |
| On or near Ferrymoor | 14 |
Of the 489 crimes in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 215 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 221 | 45.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 157 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside has an estimated population of 10,853 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (56%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside a safe place to live?
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,439th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (207).
Is crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside was down 11% on the year before: 704 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 793 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside?
About 10,853 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside?
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside 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.