North Richmond NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH BRIEFING FOR JULY 2025

There were 18 crimes of note for Neighbourhood Watch in July.

Recorded crime in July is as follows: - 

BUISNESS BURGLARY :

Affected roads : Manor Road and Larkfield Road – Primarily occurring at night.

THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE:

Affected roads : Manor Park, Clydesdale Gardens, Kew Road, Lions Gate Gardens, Bicester Road, Jocelyn Road – primary means of entry through smashing window/dash. Valuables from inside/number plates stolen.

THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE :

Affected roads: St Marys Grove, Carlton Road, St Johns Road, Sailsbury Road - Primarily occurring during the night.

THEFT OF BICYCLE:

Affected roads: Raleigh Road, Lower Mortlake Road, Larkfield Road, Townshend Terrace – Primarily occurring at night from front/back gardens and Alleyways.

•            Thursday 3rd July– Attempted 

•            Saturday 12th July

THEFT OF PARCEL:

Affected Roads: Carlton Road, Graemsdyke Avenue - Parcels stolen from doorstep – often occurring straight after delivery.

General messages on theft from and of vehicles are not leave valuable items in an unattended vehicle especially never leave bags on display as thieves will enter a vehicle hoping they contain something valuable.

It is important to double check if cars are left locked and secure as well as making sure there is sufficient lighting around the vehicles at night as well as making sure that keyless vehicles have keys left far away from the vehicle or even better placed in a key signal blocking device. 

There has been a regular occurrence in incidents where individuals are being distracted at ATMs (particularly Sainsbury’s on Lower Richmond Road) and having their bank cards/cash stolen.

These schemes often involve a diversion – such as dropping items nearby, asking for help or pointing out an issue with the ATM.

To stay safe:

If you feel uncomfortable, cancel the transaction and use a different machine in a well-lit, populated area. 

NEXT POLICE LIAISON GROUP (PLG) MEETING:

The next PLG meeting will be held in October 2025 (date/ location TBC).

It is your chance to meet the local Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) officers who will provide updates on local crimes and policing issues. You also will be able to question the SNT and have a real input in the way that North Richmond is policed.  Local councillors also attend.