Crime Rates at Upper Richmond Road West, London, SW14 8QR

Upper Richmond Road West area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in East Sheen , and the 15th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Upper Richmond Road West (SW14 8QR) in the last 12 months was 341.2 per 1,000 residents and was 362.9% higher than the East Sheen average (73.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 45 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 73.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 34.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Upper Richmond Road West (SW14 8QR), the main crime hotspot is near Upper Richmond Road West. Police recorded 125 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.