Richmond upon Thames Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of nearly 200,000, 1,397 crimes were recorded in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 6.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, positioning Richmond upon Thames as a relatively safer area compared to the national standard. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (20.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.9%) and vehicle crime (11.7%). These patterns align with the area’s characteristics: a mix of urban and semi-rural environments, with a significant presence of retail and leisure facilities that may contribute to incidents of anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related crimes. November’s seasonal factors—dark evenings, the Black Friday shopping period, and Bonfire Night—likely influenced the timing of certain offences, though the data does not directly link these events to the month’s figures. Violence and sexual offences, while the most frequent category, are 42% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community policing or demographic composition may play a role. Anti-social behaviour, though declining slightly this month, remains a persistent issue, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or concentrated housing. Vehicle crime, which is 82% above the UK average, may reflect the area’s proximity to major roads or transport links. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.5 per 1,000) contrast with the UK averages, indicating that property crime is not a dominant concern in this area. These findings paint a nuanced picture of crime in Richmond upon Thames, where certain categories deviate from national trends, influenced by the area’s unique social and geographic context.

November 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with theft from the person rising by 74.1% (27 to 47) and bicycle theft increasing by 41% (39 to 55). These spikes, though significant, contrast with a 21.3% drop in anti-social behaviour (282 to 222) and a 12.4% decline in burglary (89 to 78). The area’s vehicle crime rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 82% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remain the most common crime type (20.8% of total), a pattern consistent with the area’s mix of urban and semi-rural environments. For residents, the sharp rise in bicycle theft—now 329% above the UK average—may prompt increased use of secure storage facilities in local parks and transport hubs. Robbery also rose by 34.6% (26 to 35), though this remains below the UK average for the category.

Richmond upon Thames recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, a 4.6% increase from October’s 6.8 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, reflects shifts in specific crime types rather than a broad trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 47 crimes per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when considered against the local population, suggests a moderate level of risk. This context is particularly relevant for residents and local businesses, as it helps frame the data in terms of personal likelihood rather than abstract numbers. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the increase, the overall rate remains 6.6% below the UK average, indicating that Richmond upon Thames continues to perform relatively well compared to other areas nationally.