Crime Rate in Whitton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitton

The total recorded crimes in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames, UK in February 2026 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitton crime rate of 1.13 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 Whitton, encompassing approximately 49,749 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Whitton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prospect Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Britannia Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Whitton?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Whitton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 376 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Whitton had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 794 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitton recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmond upon Thames, Whitton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Whitton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Whitton crimes were 376. The crime rate of Whitton in 2024 was 13.65 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitton were around 794 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.96 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Whitton)CrimesRank (Whitton)CrimesRank (Whitton)
South RichmondNA NA1,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes CommonNA NA580 21,132 2
St Margarets & North TwickenhamNA NA511 5926 3
Twickenham RiversideNA NA568 3908 5
BarnesNA NA433 11914 4
HeathfieldNA NA534 4813 8
West TwickenhamNA NA498 6901 6
KewNA NA472 7868 7
Ham, Petersham & Richmond RiversideNA NA458 8766 12
TeddingtonNA NA436 10795 9
Hampton NorthNA NA456 9747 14
North RichmondNA NA393 13791 11
East SheenNA NA415 12757 13
Fulwell & Hampton HillNA NA373 15732 15
South TwickenhamNA NA312 17636 16
Hampton Wick & South TeddingtonNA NA362 16550 18
HamptonNA NA311 18611 17

Whitton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20253
November 202511
October 20259
September 20258
August 20256
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20269
December 202517
November 202512
October 202513
September 202510
August 202515
July 202511
June 202514
May 202513
April 202511
March 202526
February 20256

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 20268
December 20258
November 202515
October 202512
September 202511
August 202513
July 20257
June 202520
May 202522
April 202529
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20255
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20257
November 20256
October 20254
September 20255
August 20257
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
May 20251

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20253
August 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
April 20255
February 20251

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 202513
October 20255
September 20255
August 20253
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 202514
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20253
August 20252
June 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Whitton in February 2026

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

1. Prospect Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Britannia Lane (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hounslow Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chertsey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Gladstone Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Seaton Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Cedar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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