Crime in Richmond, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends

459 crimes were recorded in Richmond, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 223 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Richmond, North Yorkshire has the 2,703rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Richmond, North Yorkshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (833 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (459). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 Richmond, North Yorkshire 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 criminal damage and arson (+27%). The largest falls were in public order (-50%) and shoplifting (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Richmond, North Yorkshire 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Richmond, North Yorkshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Richmond, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Richmond, North Yorkshire 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.

Richmond, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 7,966. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Richmond, North Yorkshire sits in decile 7.1, 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 Richmond, North Yorkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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