OBSERVATORY ROAD, SW14 7QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW14 7QD

OBSERVATORY ROAD, SW14 7QD, Richmond upon Thames has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This SW14 7QD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW14 postcode area, which has experienced 94 crimes and a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW14 7QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW14 7QD, encompassing approximately 5470 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW14 7QD area, explore the SW14 7QD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW14 7QD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Upper Richmond Road West with total crimes: 11
  • Pembroke Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

OBSERVATORY ROAD, SW14 7QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.48300.00%
Burglary71.4616.67%
Shoplifting71.28600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-71.43%
Drugs10.73-83.33%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.76366.67%
Drugs62.560.00%
Burglary61.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.73-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-87.50%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.75-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.10-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-50.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.31300.00%
Vehicle crime102.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.46-14.29%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.57250.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.280.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Shoplifting30.91-40.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.30-14.29%
Shoplifting51.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.91-16.67%
Other theft40.91-20.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.5833.33%
Shoplifting81.46-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.46133.33%
Vehicle crime61.28500.00%
Other theft51.10400.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.830.00%
Public order51.100.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
January 20241

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW14 7QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Upper Richmond Road West
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Pembroke Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Albany Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Larches Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Observatory Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Leinster Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Coval Passage
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Chestnut Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Colston Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Palmerston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Richmond Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Burglary1