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Crime in Petersham

Petersham had 45 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 51.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 16 Richmond upon Thames areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% below the middle Richmond upon Thames area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

TW10, Richmond upon Thames · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Petersham

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51.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 16Richmond upon Thames rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common24 in 3 months

Month by month

20 Mar 9 Apr 21 May 19 Jun 16 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2453%
anti-social behaviour716%
public order49%
burglary37%
vehicle crime37%
bike theft24%
drugs12%
theft12%

Petersham against Richmond upon Thames

TypePetersham per 1,000Middle Richmond upon Thames areaChange
Violence27.319.7–
Burglary3.43.4–
Vehicle crime3.47.4▼ 70%
Anti-social behaviour818.7▼ 46%
Theft and robbery3.49.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Richmond101.3▲ 9%
Twickenham79▲ 6%
St Margarets66.2▲ 3%
Teddington64▲ 11%
Ham58.9▲ 27%
Petersham51.3▼ 10%
Strawberry Hill46.5▼ 1%
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 Petersham a safe area?

Petersham had about 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 16 Richmond upon Thames areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Petersham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (24), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and public order (4).