Crime in Richmond: statistics, rates and trends
518 crimes were recorded in Richmond in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Richmond at a glance
- Crime trends in Richmond
- Types of crime in Richmond
- Richmond compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Richmond
- Streets with the most crime in Richmond
- What happened after crimes were reported in Richmond
- Demographics of Richmond
- Questions about crime in Richmond
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (242), anti-social behaviour (112) and criminal damage and arson (41) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 863rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Richmond | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 518 | 41,610 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.0 | 65.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,966 | 635,270 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Richmond peaked in the year to August 2020 (839 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (467). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 518 | 65.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 467 | 58.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 546 | 68.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 687 | 86.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 778 | 97.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 759 | 95.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 839 | 105.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 681 | 85.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 579 | 72.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (63% below) and public order (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 41 and violence and sexual offences rose from 203 to 242, while public order fell from 34 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 30.4 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 14.1 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Richmond; the highest is Bishop Auckland (203.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Catterick Garrison (52.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick Garrison | 469 | 52.3 | -20% |
| Darlington | 12,444 | 131.9 | +103% |
| Northallerton | 1,398 | 105.2 | +62% |
| Shildon | 1,823 | 169.9 | +161% |
| Newton Aycliffe | 3,537 | 133.6 | +105% |
| Yarm | 552 | 63.6 | -2% |
| Bishop Auckland | 4,394 | 203.7 | +213% |
| Egglescliffe | 627 | 57.1 | -12% |
Richmond is the one area listed within Richmond, with 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | Neighbourhood | 7,966 | 518 | 65.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Richmond over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 32 |
| On or near Tower Street Castle Wynd | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Waterloo Street | 23 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 22 |
| On or near The Bar Castle Hill | 21 |
| On or near Barrack View | 20 |
| On or near Park Wynd | 19 |
| On or near Sunnycrest Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Fielding'S Yard | 15 |
Of the 406 crimes in Richmond with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 18.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Richmond has an estimated population of 7,966 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Richmond average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Richmond | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Richmond a safe place to live?
Richmond recorded 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 863rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Richmond?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Richmond going up or down?
Recorded crime in Richmond was up 11% on the year before: 518 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 467 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Richmond?
About 7,966 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Richmond?
Richmond is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.