Crime in Heathfield: statistics, rates and trends
873 crimes were recorded in Heathfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heathfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Heathfield
- Types of crime in Heathfield
- Heathfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heathfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heathfield
- Demographics of Heathfield
- Questions about crime in Heathfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (266), anti-social behaviour (185) and vehicle crime (94) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,980th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Heathfield | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 873 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,488 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heathfield peaked in the year to August 2025 (950 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (721). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 873 | 76.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 950 | 82.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 876 | 76.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 900 | 78.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 883 | 76.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 909 | 79.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 857 | 74.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 721 | 62.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 767 | 66.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heathfield recorded notably more vehicle crime (65% above the national rate) and burglary (32% above the national rate), and notably less public order (45% below) and criminal damage and arson (33% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 48 to 63 and violence and sexual offences rose from 231 to 266, while vehicle crime fell from 144 to 94 and burglary fell from 68 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 266 | 23.2 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 16.1 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 8.2 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heathfield; the highest is Hampton North (93.0 per 1,000) and the lowest West Twickenham (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heathfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitton | 594 | 60.2 | -21% |
| West Twickenham | 517 | 45.2 | -41% |
| Hampton North | 935 | 93.0 | +22% |
| South Twickenham | 490 | 46.7 | -39% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 649 | 59.8 | -21% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | -5% |
| Hampton | 606 | 59.0 | -22% |
| Teddington | 795 | 74.7 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Heathfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Simpson Road” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Simpson Road | 96 |
| On or near Edgar Road | 62 |
| On or near Arden Close | 53 |
| On or near Ross Road | 37 |
| On or near Bristol Close | 27 |
| On or near Hospital Bridge Road | 25 |
| On or near Nelson Road | 24 |
| On or near Hanworth Road | 22 |
| On or near Carisbrooke Close | 19 |
| On or near Percy Road | 19 |
Of the 688 crimes in Heathfield with a recorded outcome, 46% 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 185 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 316 | 45.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 220 | 32.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Heathfield has an estimated population of 11,488 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (15%, against 20%) and more social housing (21%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heathfield average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Heathfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heathfield a safe place to live?
Heathfield recorded 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,980th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Heathfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 266 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Heathfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heathfield was down 8% on the year before: 873 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 950 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heathfield?
About 11,488 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heathfield?
Heathfield 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.