Crime in Richmond upon Thames: statistics, rates and trends

14,131 crimes were recorded in Richmond upon Thames in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,465 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Richmond upon Thames has the 727th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Richmond upon Thames was highest in the year to July 2020 (17,802 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (14,131). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 upon Thames 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 vehicle crime, bicycle theft. The largest falls were in drugs (-34%) and bicycle theft (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Richmond upon Thames

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Richmond upon Thames recorded 3,465 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Richmond upon Thames

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Richmond upon Thames recorded 3,172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Richmond upon Thames

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Richmond upon Thames recorded 1,588 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Richmond upon Thames

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Richmond upon Thames recorded 1,129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Richmond upon Thames

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Richmond upon Thames recorded 1,041 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Richmond upon Thames

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Richmond upon Thames recorded 784 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Richmond upon Thames

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Richmond upon Thames recorded 784 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Richmond upon Thames

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Richmond upon Thames recorded 758 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Richmond upon Thames

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Richmond upon Thames recorded 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Richmond upon Thames

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Richmond upon Thames recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Richmond upon Thames

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Richmond upon Thames recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Richmond upon Thames

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Richmond upon Thames recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Richmond upon Thames

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Richmond upon Thames recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Richmond upon Thames

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Richmond upon Thames recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

18 areas within Richmond upon Thames, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. South Richmond had the highest rate (152.7 per 1,000) and West Twickenham the lowest (46.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 upon Thames over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Richmond upon Thames 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 upon Thames has an estimated population of 193,231. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Richmond upon Thames sits in decile 8.2, 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 upon Thames. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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