Richmond upon Thames Crime Overview
Richmond upon Thames is the third safest city in London, and is the third safest overall out of London's 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Richmond upon Thames in 2020 was 62 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to London's overall crime rate, coming in 41% lower than the London rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Richmond upon Thames is among the top 10 safest cities, and the 1,919th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Richmond upon Thames are violence and sexual offences, with 3,272 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 17. This is 2.5% higher than 2019's figure of 3,191 offences and a difference of 0.41 from 2019's crime rate of 16. Richmond upon Thames's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 52 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 1.9% from 2019's figure of 51 crimes.
Compare Richmond upon Thames to other towns and cities
See how Richmond upon Thames shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Richmond upon Thames and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Richmond upon Thames Crime Map
Crime in Richmond upon Thames Compared To London
Summary of Crimes in Richmond upon Thames This Year
| Richmond upon Thames | London | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 7,014 | 35.42 | 416,486 | 46.52 | 31% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 817 | 4.13 | 24,355 | 2.72 | 34% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 1,299 | 6.56 | 61,090 | 6.82 | 4.0% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 937 | 4.73 | 51,728 | 5.78 | 22% safer |
| Drugs | 596 | 3.01 | 52,789 | 5.90 | 96% safer |
| Other Crime | 162 | 0.82 | 10,337 | 1.15 | 40% safer |
| Other Theft | 1,119 | 5.65 | 84,210 | 9.41 | 67% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 52 | 0.26 | 6,014 | 0.67 | 158% safer |
| Public Order | 881 | 4.45 | 56,368 | 6.30 | 42% safer |
| Robbery | 243 | 1.23 | 27,544 | 3.08 | 150% safer |
| Shoplifting | 515 | 2.60 | 35,659 | 3.98 | 53% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 141 | 0.71 | 35,117 | 3.92 | 452% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2,264 | 11.43 | 107,687 | 12.03 | 5% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,272 | 16.52 | 229,978 | 25.69 | 56% safer |
Richmond upon Thames Compared to Nearby Cities
| City | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow | 15,144 | 60.30 | 3.0% safer |
| Kingston upon Thames | 10,770 | 60.67 | 2.4% safer |
| Richmond upon Thames | 12,298 | 62.11 | - |
| Sutton | 12,872 | 62.38 | 0.43% more dangerous |
| Bexley | 15,595 | 62.81 | 1.1% more dangerous |
| Havering | 16,717 | 64.41 | 3.6% more dangerous |
| Merton | 13,453 | 65.13 | 4.6% more dangerous |
| Bromley | 21,684 | 65.25 | 4.8% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Richmond upon Thames
View crime percentage over time forRichmond upon Thames Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 16 | 18 | 35 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Burglary | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 3.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.70 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.82 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.26 | 0.26 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.71 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | Getting worse |
Changes In Richmond upon Thames's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Richmond upon Thames's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Richmond upon Thames that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Hill Recreation Ground | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| Broom Road Recreation Ground | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 0.34 |
| Bushy Park | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.02 |
| Hampton Hill Recreation Ground | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2.2 |
| Heathfield Recreation Ground | 19 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 4.2 |
| Hounslow Heath Open Space | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 2.4 |
| Kew Green | - | 1 | - | - | - | 9 | 2.3 |
| Manor Road Recreation Ground | 39 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 140 |
| Mortlake Green | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 6 |
| North Sheen Recreation Ground | 16 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Old Deer Park Recreation Ground | 5 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 0.28 |
| Pesthouse Common | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | 0 | 4.4 |
| Royal Botanic Gardens | 2 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.02 |
| The King's Field | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 0.93 |
| Vine Road Recreation Ground | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Westerley Ware Recreation Ground | - | - | - | 4 | - | 2 | 7 |
Comparing Richmond upon Thames to the UK's Major Cities
| City | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond upon Thames | 62.11 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 8% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 20% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 25% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 28% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 28% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 36% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 40% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 42% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 53% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 55% more dangerous |
Crime in Richmond upon Thames's Neighbourhoods
Richmond Central is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Richmond upon Thames, followed by Twickenham Town in second place, and North Sheen as the third most dangerous area. Richmond upon Thames's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Ham, Teddington North, and Twickenham Marble Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sheen North | 557 | 61 | Tenth |
| Ham | 216 | 39 | 22nd |
| Hampton Hill | 355 | 51 | 16th |
| Hampton Village | 512 | 50 | 18th |
| Hampton Wick & Teddington East | 553 | 48 | 19th |
| Heathfield | 612 | 57 | 14th |
| Kew Gardens | 710 | 71 | Sixth |
| Mortlake & South Barnes | 835 | 72 | Fourth |
| North Barnes | 578 | 57 | 13th |
| North Sheen | 956 | 78 | Third |
| Nursery Lands & Hampton North | 674 | 71 | Fifth |
| Queen's Road | 423 | 64 | Eighth |
| Richmond Central | 936 | 128 | First |
| Richmond Park, Sheen Gate & Petersham | 434 | 60 | 11th |
| St Margarets | 334 | 50 | 17th |
| Strawberry Hill | 300 | 48 | 20th |
| Teddington Central | 466 | 64 | Ninth |
| Teddington North | 289 | 40 | 21st |
| Twickenham Marble Hill | 276 | 38 | 23rd |
| Twickenham North | 419 | 59 | 12th |
| Twickenham Town | 738 | 92 | Second |
| Twickenham West | 605 | 55 | 15th |
| Whitton | 551 | 66 | Seventh |
Richmond upon Thames Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Richmond upon Thames for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | East Sheen North (196) | Richmond Central (665) |
| Bicycle Theft | Heathfield (8) | Richmond Central (98) |
| Burglary | Heathfield (34) | East Sheen North (98) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Hampton Hill (19) | Twickenham Town (65) |
| Drugs | North Barnes (12) | Richmond Central (63) |
| Other Crime | Kew Gardens (3) | Twickenham North (12) |
| Other Theft | Twickenham Marble Hill (18) | Richmond Central (107) |
| Possession of Weapons | North Barnes (1) | Richmond Central (5) |
| Public Order | East Sheen North (19) | Richmond Central (74) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Strawberry Hill (1) | Richmond Central (36) |
| Shoplifting | Twickenham North (1) | Richmond Central (61) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Teddington Central (1) | Richmond Central (57) |
| Vehicle Crime | Ham (26) | Kew Gardens (206) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Twickenham Marble Hill (65) | Nursery Lands & Hampton North (266) |
Crime in Richmond upon Thames During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Richmond upon Thames change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Richmond upon Thames saw a 303% increase in anti-social behaviour. Richmond upon Thames saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 94% compared to April in 2019. Theft From the Person saw a fall in every month of Richmond upon Thames's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +42% | +303% | +291% | +156% | +73% | +68% | +57% | +53% | +71% | +79% |
| Bicycle Theft | -58% | -61% | -31% | +20% | +35% | +102% | +78% | +53% | -20% | +7% |
| Burglary | -15% | -23% | -31% | -6% | +58% | +18% | -4% | -30% | -34% | -31% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -32% | -35% | -14% | -30% | +36% | +37% | +22% | -23% | -13% | -2% |
| Drugs | +37% | +58% | +162% | +106% | +104% | -24% | +76% | +63% | +113% | +138% |
| Other Crime | -8% | +150% | +100% | +70% | -44% | +133% | +29% | -10% | +300% | +140% |
| Other Theft | -4% | -60% | -46% | -42% | -14% | -21% | -8% | -37% | -48% | -19% |
| Possession of Weapons | -33% | +200% | +40% | - | +25% | +133% | -33% | +25% | +50% | -40% |
| Public Order | -13% | -14% | +26% | +23% | -9% | -2% | +4% | +13% | +17% | -45% |
| Robbery | -49% | -90% | -26% | -25% | -67% | -15% | -47% | -43% | -20% | -41% |
| Shoplifting | -48% | -29% | +4% | -4% | +51% | -23% | -24% | -5% | -25% | +3% |
| Theft From the Person | -25% | -94% | -77% | -89% | -65% | -27% | +35% | -43% | -48% | -20% |
| Vehicle Crime | -17% | -48% | -7% | +17% | +31% | +76% | +58% | +16% | -25% | -31% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -10% | -10% | +3% | -6% | +12% | +38% | +4% | -5% | +0% | -4% |
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Richmond upon Thames's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 07 May 2021