Crime in Hampton North: statistics, rates and trends
898 crimes were recorded in Hampton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hampton North at a glance
- Crime trends in Hampton North
- Types of crime in Hampton North
- Hampton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hampton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hampton North
- Population and deprivation in Hampton North
- Questions about crime in Hampton North
- About this data
898 crimes were recorded in Hampton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 254 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hampton North has the 1,521st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hampton North | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 898 | 14,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.3 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,051 | 196,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hampton North was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,002 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (741). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 898 | 89.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 742 | 73.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 768 | 76.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 807 | 80.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 801 | 79.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 828 | 82.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,002 | 99.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 784 | 78.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 741 | 73.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hampton North 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+189%) and public order (+33%). The largest falls were in other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 25.3 | 0.74 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 | 19.2 | 1.25 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 13.5 | 1.63 | +189% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 5.6 | 1.13 | +10% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +33% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -25% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.5 | 1.27 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -9% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.2 | 0.67 | +29% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.9 | 1.40 | +111% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.3 | 1.57 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.2 | 0.71 | +33% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hampton North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hampton North recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hampton North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hampton North recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hampton North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hampton North recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 189% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hampton North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hampton North recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hampton North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hampton North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hampton North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hampton North recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hampton North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hampton North recorded 45 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 up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hampton North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hampton North recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hampton North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hampton North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hampton North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hampton North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hampton North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hampton North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hampton North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hampton North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hampton North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hampton North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hampton North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hampton North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hampton North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hampton North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hampton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 590 | 57.4 | -36% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 650 | 59.9 | -33% |
| West Twickenham | 530 | 46.3 | -48% |
| Heathfield | 882 | 76.8 | -14% |
| Teddington | 797 | 74.8 | -16% |
| South Twickenham | 498 | 47.4 | -47% |
| Whitton | 620 | 62.8 | -30% |
| Hampton Wick & South Teddington | 585 | 55.7 | -38% |
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 Hampton North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 149 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Fulmer Close | 39 |
| On or near Chapter Way | 37 |
| On or near Cheeseman Close | 28 |
| On or near Stanborough Close | 25 |
| On or near Hanworth Road | 24 |
| On or near Briar Close | 23 |
| On or near Arundel Close | 20 |
| On or near Bishops Grove | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hampton North 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 | 295 | 32.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 193 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Hampton North has an estimated population of 10,051. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hampton North sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hampton North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Hampton North a safe place to live?
Hampton North recorded 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Hampton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (193).
Is crime in Hampton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hampton North was up 21% on the year before: 898 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 742 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hampton North?
Hampton North 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 Hampton North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.