Crime in South Richmond: statistics, rates and trends
1,715 crimes were recorded in South Richmond in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of South Richmond
- Questions about crime in South Richmond
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (450), violence and sexual offences (341) and shoplifting (263) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 389th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | South Richmond | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,715 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.2 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,981 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in South Richmond of any year here (1,715 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,715 | 156.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,804 | 164.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,861 | 169.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,943 | 176.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,042 | 186.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,843 | 167.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,042 | 186.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,116 | 192.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,958 | 178.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 156 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Richmond recorded notably more bicycle theft (5.0 times the national rate), theft from the person (3.4 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (32% below) and drugs (22% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 107 to 159 and anti-social behaviour rose from 378 to 450, while criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 50 and burglary fell from 106 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 450 | 41.0 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 341 | 31.1 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 263 | 24.0 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 159 | 14.5 | 5.0 | +49% |
| Other theft | 124 | 11.3 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Burglary | 69 | 6.3 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Public order | 65 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 63 | 5.7 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 45 | 4.1 | 0.8 | -10% |
| Robbery | 41 | 3.7 | 1.4 | -24% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
South Richmond has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Richmond | 717 | 70.0 | -55% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,087 | 95.5 | -39% |
| East Sheen | 717 | 67.7 | -57% |
| Kew | 825 | 68.7 | -56% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | -54% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 704 | 64.9 | -58% |
| Mortlake & Barnes Common | 959 | 74.2 | -52% |
| South Twickenham | 490 | 46.7 | -70% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in South Richmond over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prince'S Street” (175).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prince'S Street | 175 |
| On or near George Street | 171 |
| On or near Parking Area | 148 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 133 |
| On or near The Quadrant | 75 |
| On or near Drummonds Place | 66 |
| On or near Winter Box Walk | 49 |
| On or near The Green | 36 |
| On or near Sheen Road | 34 |
| On or near Duke Street | 32 |
Of the 1,265 crimes in South Richmond with a recorded outcome, 56% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 450 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 713 | 56.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 302 | 23.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
South Richmond has an estimated population of 10,981 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (70%, against 34%), more private renting (35%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (6.6%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Richmond average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | South Richmond | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 69.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Richmond a safe place to live?
South Richmond recorded 156.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 389th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in South Richmond?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 450 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (341).
Is crime in South Richmond going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Richmond was down 5% on the year before: 1,715 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,804 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Richmond?
About 10,981 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Richmond?
South Richmond is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.