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Violent Crime · LondonWestminster records highest violent offence rate in September 2026
In September 2026 London saw 21,715 violent offences. Westminster had the highest rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, Brent recorded 959 incidents and Richmond upon Thames the lowest rate at 1.4 per 1,000. The figures reflect a 7.6% rise on the previous year.
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Violent Crime · Richmond upon ThamesPolice seek man after Teddington rape investigation
Detectives are seeking a man in connection with a rape investigation in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames. A 19-year-old woman reported the alleged assault, which occurred on Prince's Road in the early hours of October 21.
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Courts · Richmond upon ThamesCoroner raises alarm concerns after elderly woman's death
A coroner has issued a report highlighting safety concerns at a Teddington care home after a 90-year-old resident died following a fall. Joan Murphy could not reach an emergency call bell or wear an alarm when she fell.
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Courts · Richmond upon ThamesNew image released in bid to identify Barnes Bridge Man
A man's body discovered near Barnes Bridge on the north bank of the River Thames in 1983 remains unidentified. A cold case charity has now released a new forensic reconstruction in an effort to identify him.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth tops July crime figures with 3,846 offences in one month
Lambeth recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-west London in July 2026, with 3,846 crimes, according to Metropolitan Police figures. Theft was the most common offence, while Richmond reported the lowest total with 1,086 incidents. Overall, the region saw a 5% rise in crime compared to June.
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Three jailed for Richmond jewellery shop smash-and-grab robbery
Three men were sentenced at Kingston Crown Court on 30 July 2026 for a smash-and-grab robbery at a Richmond jewellery shop in January. The men stole jewels worth £225,000 and were arrested in Essex between March and April. Neighbourhood offences in London fell by 14% in the year to June 2026.
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