Crime Rate in St Margarets & North Twickenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham

The total recorded crimes in St Margarets & North Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, UK in July 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Margarets & North Twickenham crime rate of 1.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St Margarets & North Twickenham, encompassing approximately 51,060 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)
St Margarets & North Twickenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Margaret'S Road with total crimes: 8
  • March Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Margarets & North Twickenham?

To understand the safety of St Margarets & North Twickenham, we need to analyze St Margarets & North Twickenham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, St Margarets & North Twickenham reported a higher crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 511 crimes compared to 480. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Margarets & North Twickenham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, St Margarets & North Twickenham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 926 crimes compared to 875. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Margarets & North Twickenham witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmond upon Thames, St Margarets & North Twickenham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

St Margarets & North Twickenham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Margarets & North Twickenham has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total St Margarets & North Twickenham crimes were 511. The crime rate of St Margarets & North Twickenham in 2024 was 10.01 (year) or 0.83 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Margarets & North Twickenham were around 926 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.14 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Margarets & North Twickenham)CrimesRank (St Margarets & North Twickenham)CrimesRank (St Margarets & North Twickenham)
South Richmond164 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common118 3580 21,132 2
Twickenham Riverside122 2568 3908 5
Barnes64 13433 11914 4
Heathfield92 4534 4813 8
Kew84 5472 7868 7
West Twickenham79 7498 6901 6
North Richmond80 6393 13791 11
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside67 12458 8766 12
Teddington76 8436 10795 9
Hampton North70 10456 9747 14
Whitton48 16376 14794 10
East Sheen70 11415 12757 13
Fulwell & Hampton Hill62 14373 15732 15
Hampton52 15311 18611 17
South Twickenham41 17312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South Teddington39 18362 16550 18

St Margarets & North Twickenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 202412
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202523
May 202522
April 20259
March 202510
February 202512
January 20259
December 202423
November 202416
October 202418
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
April 20259
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 202410
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 202511
April 202511
March 20259
February 202515
January 202510
December 202411
November 202416
October 20247
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202516
April 20257
March 20255
February 202515
January 20253
December 20247
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
September 202414
August 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations St Margarets & North Twickenham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Margarets & North Twickenham postcode area is presented below.

1. St Margaret'S Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. March Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Whitton Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
5. A316 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Downes Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Court Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kenley Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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