Total Crime Rate
49.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Well Lane area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in East Sheen , and the 265th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Well Lane (SW14 7AJ) in the last 12 months was 49.0 per 1,000 residents and was 33.5% lower than the East Sheen average (73.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Well Lane (SW14 7AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Pembroke Gardens. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Sheen| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Pembroke Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Coval Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Christchurch Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Medcroft Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Medcroft Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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