Richmond upon Thames Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 196,678, Richmond upon Thames recorded 1,145 crimes in November 2025, equating to a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 20.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, positioning the area as one of the safer local authority districts in England. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (22.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (22.2%), and vehicle crime (10.7%), with the latter two categories showing divergent trends compared to national averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, were 49% below the UK average, likely reflecting the borough’s mix of residential areas and community policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 23% above the UK rate, potentially linked to the area’s urban density and the impact of dark evenings during November. The seasonal context of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have influenced spikes in shoplifting and public order offences, while the drop in burglary and robbery could be tied to increased police visibility during the month. These patterns underscore the interplay between local geography, seasonal events, and crime dynamics, offering insights into how targeted interventions might further reduce incidents.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences rising by 24.1% (54 → 67) and shoplifting increasing by 10% (100 → 110), likely influenced by Black Friday shopping and the approach of Bonfire Night. Conversely, burglary and robbery rates fell by 28.2% and 50.0% respectively, suggesting a possible seasonal decline in property-related crime. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime rates exceeded UK norms by 23% and 50% respectively. This contrast highlights the complexity of local crime trends, where some categories align with national patterns while others diverge. For residents, the 10% rise in shoplifting during the month serves as a reminder of heightened activity in retail areas during peak shopping periods.

Richmond upon Thames recorded 1145 crimes in November 2025, an 11.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This translates to 38 crimes reported daily, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a metric that highlights the relative safety of the area compared to larger urban centres. While the overall crime rate remains 20.5% below the UK average, the population-scaled perspective reveals nuances: anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime rates are above UK norms, suggesting targeted local factors may influence these categories. The drop in burglary and robbery by 28.2% and 50.0% respectively, combined with the rise in public order offences, indicates a shift in crime dynamics that could reflect seasonal or community-specific trends. These figures, when viewed alongside the area’s demographic and geographic profile, offer a clearer picture of where resources might be most effectively allocated.