Crime in South Richmond: statistics, rates and trends
1,677 crimes were recorded in South Richmond in the 12 months to July 2026, 152.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in South Richmond at a glance
- Crime trends in South Richmond
- Types of crime in South Richmond
- South Richmond compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Richmond
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Richmond
- Population and deprivation in South Richmond
- Questions about crime in South Richmond
- About this data
1,677 crimes were recorded in South Richmond in the 12 months to July 2026, 152.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 440 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Richmond has the 413th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Richmond | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,677 | 14,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 152.7 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,981 | 196,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Richmond was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,132 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,677). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,677 | 152.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,852 | 168.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,859 | 169.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,973 | 179.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,005 | 182.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,888 | 171.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,003 | 182.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,132 | 194.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,942 | 176.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 184 |
| June 2026 | 148 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 144 |
| March 2026 | 144 |
| February 2026 | 137 |
| January 2026 | 133 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 133 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+31%) and anti-social behaviour (+15%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and robbery (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 440 | 40.1 | 2.61 | +15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 340 | 31.0 | 0.90 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 250 | 22.8 | 2.75 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 152 | 13.8 | 2.81 | +31% |
| Other theft | 120 | 10.9 | 1.71 | -29% |
| Burglary | 72 | 6.6 | 1.85 | -33% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 62 | 5.6 | 3.34 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.0 | 0.74 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 44 | 4.0 | 4.87 | -14% |
| Robbery | 36 | 3.3 | 2.43 | -33% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.5 | 0.75 | -21% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.38 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in South Richmond
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Richmond recorded 440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in South Richmond
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Richmond recorded 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Richmond
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Richmond recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Richmond
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Richmond recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Richmond
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Richmond recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Richmond
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Richmond recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Richmond
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Richmond recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Richmond
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Richmond recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Richmond
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Richmond recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Richmond
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Richmond recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Richmond
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Richmond recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Richmond
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Richmond recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Richmond
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Richmond recorded 12 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Richmond
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Richmond recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Richmond, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Richmond.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Richmond | 705 | 68.8 | -55% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,134 | 99.6 | -35% |
| East Sheen | 716 | 67.6 | -56% |
| Kew | 816 | 67.9 | -56% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 894 | 73.4 | -52% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 709 | 65.3 | -57% |
| Mortlake & Barnes Common | 980 | 75.9 | -50% |
| South Twickenham | 498 | 47.4 | -69% |
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 South Richmond over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prince'S Street | 173 |
| On or near George Street | 157 |
| On or near Parking Area | 151 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 133 |
| On or near The Quadrant | 66 |
| On or near Drummonds Place | 63 |
| On or near Winter Box Walk | 42 |
| On or near The Green | 35 |
| On or near Sheen Road | 34 |
| On or near Duke Street | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 695 | 41.4% |
| Not recorded | 440 | 26.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
South Richmond has an estimated population of 10,981. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Richmond sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Richmond |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is South Richmond a safe place to live?
South Richmond recorded 152.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in South Richmond?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (340).
Is crime in South Richmond going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Richmond was down 9% on the year before: 1,677 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,852 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Richmond?
South Richmond is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 South Richmond. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.