Crime Rate in West Twickenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Twickenham

The total recorded crimes in West Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, UK in March 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Twickenham crime rate of 2.15 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 West Twickenham, encompassing approximately 40,402 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
West Twickenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Butts Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • South Close with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is West Twickenham?

To understand the safety of West Twickenham, we need to analyze West 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, West Twickenham reported a higher crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 498 crimes compared to 480. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Twickenham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Twickenham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 901 crimes compared to 875. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Twickenham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Twickenham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Twickenham has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total West Twickenham crimes were 498. The crime rate of West Twickenham in 2024 was 12.33 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Twickenham were around 901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.30 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)CrimesRank (Richmond upon Thames)
South Richmond134 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common97 2580 21,132 2
St Margarets & North Twickenham55 14511 5926 3
Twickenham Riverside95 3568 3908 5
Barnes55 15433 11914 4
Heathfield84 5534 4813 8
Kew76 6472 7868 7
North Richmond70 7393 13791 11
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside62 11458 8766 12
East Sheen68 8415 12757 13
Teddington61 12436 10795 9
Hampton North58 13456 9747 14
Fulwell & Hampton Hill66 9373 15732 15
Whitton64 10376 14794 10
South Twickenham53 17312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South Teddington52 18362 16550 18
Hampton54 16311 18611 17

West Twickenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

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

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202514
January 202513
December 202415
November 202420
October 20246
September 202410
August 202419
April 20247

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20251
January 20259
December 202413
November 202418
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242
April 202428

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202413
September 202421
August 202411
April 202412

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
September 20241

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 202413
November 20248
October 20242
September 202411
August 20247
April 20244

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
April 20244

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Twickenham in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Twickenham postcode area is presented below.

1. Butts Crescent (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
2. South Close (Map)
Total10
Other theft4
Vehicle crime4
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
4. Fortescue Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Court Close Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
6. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Clarendon Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Meadway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rivermeads Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Elm Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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