Richmond upon Thames Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of nearly 200,000, Richmond upon Thames recorded 1,397 crimes in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 6.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, indicating a relatively safer environment compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (20.8% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (15.9%), and vehicle crime (11.7%). These patterns align with the borough’s characteristics as a mixed urban area with significant residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. The prominence of vehicle crime, 82% above the UK average, may be attributed to the density of road networks and parking infrastructure, which can create opportunities for such offences. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of violence and sexual offences—42% below the UK average—suggests effective community policing or social cohesion in certain areas. Seasonal factors in November, including darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night, may have influenced anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though the overall rate of such offences decreased month-on-month. The data also highlights a notable rise in bicycle theft, which could be linked to increased cycling during colder months, underscoring the need for targeted measures in high-traffic zones. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the shifts in specific categories underscore the importance of contextual analysis to address emerging trends.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types. Theft from the person surged by 74.1%, rising from 27 to 47 incidents, a sharp increase that may be consistent with the timing of Black Friday shopping activity. Bicycle theft also climbed by 41.0%, with 55 reported cases, a figure 329% above the UK average. This spike suggests heightened vulnerability in areas with high cycling activity, possibly linked to seasonal changes in transport patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 21.3%, dropping to 222 cases, and burglary decreased by 12.4%, with 78 incidents recorded. These declines could reflect the impact of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, where community engagement and increased policing may temporarily deter such offences. Vehicle crime remained 82% above the UK average, with 164 cases, a persistent concern in an area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. Such data points offer residents actionable insights into areas requiring vigilance or community intervention.

Richmond upon Thames recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, a 4.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.8. This rise, while modest, highlights fluctuations in local crime patterns over time. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 47 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in a given day. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 141 residents reported a crime, a metric that contextualises the scale of criminal activity within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering the overall crime rate, though specific categories like vehicle crime and bicycle theft show marked deviations. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, while the area is not immune to crime, its overall safety profile remains aligned with broader national trends, albeit with unique local variations in certain offence types.