Crime in North Richmond: statistics, rates and trends

705 crimes were recorded in North Richmond in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 175 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Richmond has the 2,268th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in North Richmond was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,257 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (705). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 North Richmond 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, bicycle theft.

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-46%) and other theft (-41%).

Violence and sexual offences in North Richmond

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Richmond recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in North Richmond

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Richmond recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in North Richmond

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Richmond recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in North Richmond

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Richmond recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in North Richmond

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Richmond recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in North Richmond

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Richmond recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in North Richmond

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Richmond recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in North Richmond

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Richmond recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in North Richmond

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Richmond recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in North Richmond

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Richmond recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in North Richmond

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Richmond recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in North Richmond

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Richmond recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in North Richmond

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Richmond recorded 7 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 36% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in North Richmond

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Richmond recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, 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 North Richmond, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Richmond.

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 North Richmond over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Richmond 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.

North Richmond has an estimated population of 10,242. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Richmond sits in decile 7.4, 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 North Richmond. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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