Richmond upon Thames Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Richmond upon Thames recorded 1,145 crimes across a population of 196,678 residents, resulting in a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 people—20.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safer local authority districts in the country. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 22.4% of all reported incidents, followed closely by anti-social behaviour at 22.2%. These two categories combined represent nearly half of all crimes, suggesting a combination of social dynamics and community engagement factors. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced crime patterns, with public order offences and shoplifting seeing notable increases. However, the area’s performance in reducing violent crime is particularly noteworthy, as violence and sexual offences were 49% below the UK average. This could reflect a combination of community policing strategies, effective local initiatives, and the area’s geographic character, which may include a mix of affluent suburban areas and historic urban centres where public safety is prioritised. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, remains 23% above the UK average, indicating that targeted interventions may be necessary in specific neighbourhoods or during particular times of the year. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance in addressing emerging issues, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and public order offences are represented.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with public order offences rising by 24.1% to 67 incidents, the highest increase among categories. This surge, coupled with a 10% rise in shoplifting, may reflect the impact of Black Friday shopping activity and Bonfire Night events, which typically draw larger crowds to public spaces. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 50% to 12, a stark decline that could be attributed to increased police presence or seasonal changes in commercial activity. Vehicle crime also dropped by 22.8%, due to reduced traffic during the holiday season. Anti-social behaviour remained 23% above the UK average at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, suggesting persistent challenges in managing community tensions. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, were 49% below the UK average, indicating a successful focus on preventing violent crime in the area.

Richmond upon Thames recorded 1,145 crimes in November 2025, translating to 38 crimes per day on average. This daily figure places the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for roughly every 172 residents. While the crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents is 11% lower than the previous month’s 6.5 per 1,000, the population context underscores the scale: over 196,678 residents, this equates to fewer than 100 crimes per 10,000 people. The drop from October aligns with seasonal patterns, as November’s shorter daylight hours and colder weather may reduce outdoor activity. However, the 20.5% gap between Richmond’s rate and the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000 suggests sustained effectiveness in local policing or community initiatives. Daily crime counts, while seemingly high, remain proportionally lower than the UK average when scaled to the area’s population, reflecting a combination of demographic factors and geographic characteristics that likely include a mix of urban and suburban environments with lower foot traffic in certain areas.