SW14 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW14 8LD

SW14 8LD, Richmond upon Thames has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.13 per 1,000 population. This SW14 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW14 8LD, encompassing approximately 4206 residents.

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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 (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW14 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Richmond Road West with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Palewell Park with total crimes: 3

SW14 8LD 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 crime87.13300.00%
Burglary71.9040.00%
Shoplifting71.66600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-85.71%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.84600.00%
Burglary53.33150.00%
Drugs51.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-87.50%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.90-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.08300.00%
Vehicle crime112.85266.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Shoplifting30.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-66.67%
Burglary20.71-60.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.6112.50%
Shoplifting52.14-37.50%
Burglary51.19150.00%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime87.61300.00%
Shoplifting81.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9020.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.430.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.190.00%
Public order40.950.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20247
January 202411
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

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 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
January 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

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 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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW14 8LD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Upper Richmond Road West
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Palewell Park
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Enmore Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Larches Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Observatory Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Coval Passage
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Chestnut Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Colston Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Palmerston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Richmond Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Burglary1