Crime in Kew, Richmond upon Thames: statistics, rates and trends

816 crimes were recorded in Kew, Richmond upon Thames in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 166 reports (20% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kew, Richmond upon Thames has the 2,319th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kew, Richmond upon Thames was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,124 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (809). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kew, Richmond upon Thames 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 vehicle crime, burglary, theft from the person.

The largest increases were in public order (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-51%) and burglary (-27%).

Anti-social behaviour in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 27 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 51% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 16 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kew, Richmond upon Thames recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Kew, Richmond upon Thames

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kew, Richmond upon Thames 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kew, Richmond upon Thames, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kew, Richmond upon Thames.

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 Kew, Richmond upon Thames over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kew, Richmond upon Thames 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.

Kew, Richmond upon Thames has an estimated population of 12,017. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kew, Richmond upon Thames sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Kew, Richmond upon Thames. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.