Richmond upon ThamesCouncil area
Crime in Richmond upon Thames
Recorded crime in Richmond upon Thames is 0.8 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 5%. The biggest share of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.
196,678 residents in 115 neighbourhoods.
- Safety
- 5/10Average crime
- Living
- 8.6/10Excellent
- 5-year change
- −5%fewer crimes
Crime over 5 years
Down 5% in 5 years Recorded crimes in Richmond upon Thames, anti-social behaviour left out.
What is recorded
Crime severity: 0.8× the England and Wales average. 62 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.
- Violence and sexual offences: 42% of the harm here
- Burglary: 26% of the harm here
- Robbery: 12% of the harm here
Anti-social behaviour: 19 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.
Crime by type
Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.
| Type | Per 1,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 1.4 |
| Burglary | 6.5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16.6 |
| Drugs | 2.0 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.2 |
| Other crime | 0.7 |
| Other theft | 6.4 |
| Theft from the person | 1.2 |
| Vehicle crime | 10.1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5.0 |
| Public order | 4.2 |
| Bicycle theft | 3.7 |
| Shoplifting | 4.0 |
Postcode districts in Richmond upon Thames
Questions about crime in Richmond upon Thames
- Is Richmond upon Thames a safe place to live?
- Richmond upon Thames scores 5 out of 10 for safety (average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Is crime going up or down in Richmond upon Thames?
- Down 5% over 5 years, from 11,764 recorded crimes a year to 11,119.
- What is the most common crime in Richmond upon Thames?
- The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 17 per 1,000 residents a year.