Crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
709 crimes were recorded in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- Questions about crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
- About this data
709 crimes were recorded in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 210 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside has the 2,416th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 709 | 14,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.3 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,853 | 196,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside was highest in the year to July 2020 (895 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (709). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 709 | 65.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 821 | 75.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 816 | 75.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 730 | 67.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 789 | 72.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 832 | 76.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 895 | 82.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 854 | 78.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 823 | 75.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside 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 burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+14%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%). The largest falls were in drugs (-78%) and criminal damage and arson (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 19.3 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 206 | 19.0 | 1.24 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.4 | 1.10 | -22% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.7 | 1.33 | +6% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +14% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.0 | 0.48 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -53% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -41% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.7 | 1.23 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.6 | 1.90 | -41% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -78% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.26 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.33 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.28 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,134 | 99.6 | +52% |
| South Twickenham | 498 | 47.4 | -27% |
| Teddington | 797 | 74.8 | +15% |
| Hampton Wick & South Teddington | 585 | 55.7 | -15% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 894 | 73.4 | +12% |
| South Richmond | 1,677 | 152.7 | +134% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 650 | 59.9 | -8% |
| West Twickenham | 530 | 46.3 | -29% |
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 Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sheridan Road | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Cranmer Court | 33 |
| On or near Petersham Road | 23 |
| On or near Richmond Hill | 22 |
| On or near Ferrymoor | 17 |
| On or near Cave Road | 16 |
| On or near Woodville Road | 15 |
| On or near Terrace Lane | 14 |
| On or near Ashburnham Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside 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 | 232 | 32.7% |
| Not recorded | 206 | 29.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside has an estimated population of 10,853. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% |
| Social rented homes | 18.7% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside a safe place to live?
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside recorded 65.3 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 Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (206).
Is crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside was down 14% on the year before: 709 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 821 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside?
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside 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 Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.