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Crime in Mortlake

Mortlake had 344 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 16 Richmond upon Thames areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% above the middle Richmond upon Thames area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

SW14, Richmond upon Thames · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Mortlake

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79.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 16Richmond upon Thames rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common85 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 113 Apr 71 May 100 Jun 135 Jul 109 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Mortlake. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8525%
anti-social behaviour8224%
vehicle crime5215%
theft329%
shoplifting288%
burglary257%
public order165%
bike theft123%

Mortlake against Richmond upon Thames

TypeMortlake per 1,000Middle Richmond upon Thames areaChange
Violence19.619.7▲ 42%
Burglary5.83.4▲ 25%
Vehicle crime127.4▼ 27%
Anti-social behaviour18.918.7▲ 71%
Theft and robbery10.99.7▲ 21%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chiswick115.4▼ 4%
Strand-on-the-Green100.7▲ 8%
Barnes85.8▼ 4%
Mortlake79.5▲ 18%
Kew71.3▲ 28%
North Sheen69.9▲ 12%
East Sheen66.1▲ 5%
See every Richmond upon Thames area ranked on the crime in Richmond upon Thames page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Mortlake a safe area?

Mortlake had about 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 16 Richmond upon Thames areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Mortlake?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (85), followed by anti-social behaviour (82) and vehicle crime (52).