Crime in North Richmondshire: statistics, rates and trends

315 crimes were recorded in North Richmondshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Richmondshire has the 3,377th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in North Richmondshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (412 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (279). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 Richmondshire 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+41%) and violence and sexual offences (+40%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-20%) and other theft (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in North Richmondshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Richmondshire recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in North Richmondshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Richmondshire recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in North Richmondshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Richmondshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in North Richmondshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Richmondshire recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in North Richmondshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Richmondshire recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in North Richmondshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Richmondshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in North Richmondshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Richmondshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in North Richmondshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Richmondshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in North Richmondshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Richmondshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in North Richmondshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Richmondshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in North Richmondshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Richmondshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in North Richmondshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Richmondshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in North Richmondshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Richmondshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Richmondshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Richmondshire 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 Richmondshire has an estimated population of 7,553. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Richmondshire sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. 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 Richmondshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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