Crime in Richmond upon Thames: statistics, rates and trends
14,101 crimes were recorded in Richmond upon Thames in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Richmond upon Thames at a glance
- Crime trends in Richmond upon Thames
- Types of crime in Richmond upon Thames
- Richmond upon Thames compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Richmond upon Thames
- Streets with the most crime in Richmond upon Thames
- What happened after crimes were reported in Richmond upon Thames
- Demographics of Richmond upon Thames
- Questions about crime in Richmond upon Thames
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (3,473), anti-social behaviour (3,174) and vehicle crime (1,614) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 729th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Richmond upon Thames | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 14,101 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.0 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 193,231 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Richmond upon Thames of any year here (14,101 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 14,101 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 14,802 | 76.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 14,707 | 76.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 14,720 | 76.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 14,544 | 75.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 16,224 | 84.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 18,273 | 94.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 15,633 | 80.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 15,609 | 80.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,155 |
| July 2026 | 1,371 |
| June 2026 | 1,305 |
| May 2026 | 1,195 |
| April 2026 | 1,172 |
| March 2026 | 1,129 |
| February 2026 | 1,065 |
| January 2026 | 1,124 |
| December 2025 | 1,072 |
| November 2025 | 1,124 |
| October 2025 | 1,261 |
| September 2025 | 1,128 |
Compared with England and Wales, Richmond upon Thames recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (68% above the national rate), and notably less possession of weapons (78% below) and other crime (64% below). On the year before, drugs fell from 621 to 405 and criminal damage and arson fell from 958 to 671.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,473 | 18.0 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3,174 | 16.4 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,614 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 1,176 | 6.1 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Other theft | 1,044 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 781 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 774 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 671 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Drugs | 405 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 325 | 1.7 | 0.8 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 246 | 1.3 | 1.7 | -15% |
| Robbery | 230 | 1.2 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Other crime | 147 | 0.8 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 0.2 | 1.0 | -5% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Richmond upon Thames; the highest is Hammersmith and Fulham (138.8 per 1,000) and the lowest West Molesey (49.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Richmond upon Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow | 32,581 | 109.4 | +50% |
| Kingston upon Thames | 15,017 | 87.7 | +20% |
| West Molesey | 2,388 | 49.4 | -32% |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1,823 | 84.2 | +15% |
| Ealing | 43,273 | 113.1 | +55% |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 26,183 | 138.8 | +90% |
| Ashford Common | 612 | 67.6 | -7% |
| Esher | 564 | 60.1 | -18% |
Of the 18 areas within Richmond upon Thames, South Richmond had the highest crime rate (156.2 per 1,000) and West Twickenham the lowest (45.2), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Richmond | Neighbourhood | 10,981 | 1,715 | 156.2 |
| Twickenham Riverside | Neighbourhood | 11,383 | 1,087 | 95.5 |
| Hampton North | Neighbourhood | 10,051 | 935 | 93.0 |
| Heathfield | Neighbourhood | 11,488 | 873 | 76.0 |
| Teddington | Neighbourhood | 10,648 | 795 | 74.7 |
| Mortlake & Barnes Common | Neighbourhood | 12,917 | 959 | 74.2 |
| Barnes | Neighbourhood | 9,902 | 719 | 72.6 |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | Neighbourhood | 12,175 | 881 | 72.4 |
| North Richmond | Neighbourhood | 10,242 | 717 | 70.0 |
| Kew | Neighbourhood | 12,017 | 825 | 68.7 |
| East Sheen | Neighbourhood | 10,585 | 717 | 67.7 |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | Neighbourhood | 10,853 | 704 | 64.9 |
| Whitton | Neighbourhood | 9,867 | 594 | 60.2 |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | Neighbourhood | 10,850 | 649 | 59.8 |
| Hampton | Neighbourhood | 10,274 | 606 | 59.0 |
| Hampton Wick & South Teddington | Neighbourhood | 10,504 | 580 | 55.2 |
| South Twickenham | Neighbourhood | 10,496 | 490 | 46.7 |
| West Twickenham | Neighbourhood | 11,445 | 517 | 45.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 17% of the crime recorded in Richmond upon Thames over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (560).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 560 |
| On or near Supermarket | 489 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 262 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 243 |
| On or near Prince'S Street | 175 |
| On or near George Street | 171 |
| On or near High Street | 139 |
| On or near Upper Richmond Road West | 134 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 115 |
| On or near Nightclub | 96 |
Of the 10,927 crimes in Richmond upon Thames with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 3,174 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 5,641 | 51.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,995 | 27.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 1,042 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 481 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 357 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 164 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 118 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 33 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Richmond upon Thames has an estimated population of 193,231 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (60%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.1%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Richmond upon Thames average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Richmond upon Thames a safe place to live?
Richmond upon Thames recorded 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 729th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Richmond upon Thames?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,473 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (3,174).
Is crime in Richmond upon Thames going up or down?
Recorded crime in Richmond upon Thames was down 5% on the year before: 14,101 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 14,802 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Richmond upon Thames?
About 193,231 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames 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.