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 July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Twickenham crime rate of 1.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
West Twickenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarendon Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Beech Way with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • 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 areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • 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 July 2025 the West Twickenham has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Twickenham)CrimesRank (West Twickenham)CrimesRank (West Twickenham)
South Richmond164 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common118 3580 21,132 2
Twickenham Riverside122 2568 3908 5
St Margarets & North Twickenham74 9511 5926 3
Barnes64 13433 11914 4
Heathfield92 4534 4813 8
Kew84 5472 7868 7
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

West Twickenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202520
April 202512
March 202523
February 202514
January 202513
December 202415
November 202420
October 20246
September 202410
August 202419

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202520
April 202515
March 202514
February 20258
January 202514
December 202413
November 202411
October 202413
September 202421
August 202411

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 202413
November 20248
October 20242
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202516
April 202519
March 202518
February 20251
January 20259
December 202413
November 202418
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
April 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Twickenham in July 2025

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

1. Clarendon Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beech Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. South Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Elm Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
6. Butts Crescent (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order2
7. Broadlands (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Twickenham Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Fielding Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Fortescue Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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