Crime in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames: statistics, rates and trends
606 crimes were recorded in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames at a glance
- Crime trends in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames
- Types of crime in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames
- Hampton, Richmond upon Thames compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames
- Demographics of Hampton, Richmond upon Thames
- Questions about crime in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (187), anti-social behaviour (144) and public order (49) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,653rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hampton, Richmond upon Thames | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 606 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.0 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,274 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames peaked in the year to August 2020 (887 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (569). 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 | 606 | 59.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 569 | 55.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 595 | 57.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 620 | 60.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 602 | 58.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 704 | 68.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 887 | 86.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 617 | 60.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 718 | 69.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (55% below) and criminal damage and arson (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 35 to 49 and violence and sexual offences rose from 141 to 187, while criminal damage and arson fell from 48 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 18.2 | 34.2 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 14.0 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hampton, Richmond upon Thames; the highest is Hampton North (93.0 per 1,000) and the lowest West Twickenham (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hampton, Richmond upon Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton North | 935 | 93.0 | +58% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 649 | 59.8 | +1% |
| Teddington | 795 | 74.7 | +27% |
| West Twickenham | 517 | 45.2 | -23% |
| South Twickenham | 490 | 46.7 | -21% |
| Heathfield | 873 | 76.0 | +29% |
| Hampton Wick & South Teddington | 580 | 55.2 | -6% |
| Whitton | 594 | 60.2 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Morshead Yard” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Morshead Yard | 59 |
| On or near Hammond Close | 46 |
| On or near Lacey Drive | 44 |
| On or near Hampton | 26 |
| On or near Mason Close | 21 |
| On or near Station Approach | 21 |
| On or near Hampton Court Road | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Park Close | 18 |
| On or near Beards Hill | 16 |
Of the 462 crimes in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 214 | 46.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 29.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hampton, Richmond upon Thames has an estimated population of 10,274 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.8%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hampton, Richmond upon Thames average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hampton, Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 56.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hampton, Richmond upon Thames a safe place to live?
Hampton, Richmond upon Thames recorded 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,653rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames was up 7% on the year before: 606 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 569 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hampton, Richmond upon Thames?
About 10,274 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hampton, Richmond upon Thames?
Hampton, Richmond upon Thames 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.