Crime Rate in South Twickenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Twickenham

The total recorded crimes in South Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Twickenham crime rate of 1.18 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 South Twickenham, encompassing approximately 42,281 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Twickenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gravel Road with total crimes: 4
  • Knowle Road with total crimes: 3
  • Valley Mews with total crimes: 2

How safe is South Twickenham?

To understand the safety of South Twickenham, we need to analyze South 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, South Twickenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 312 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Twickenham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, South Twickenham had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 636 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Twickenham recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Twickenham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Twickenham has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 18th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total South Twickenham crimes were 312. The crime rate of South Twickenham in 2024 was 7.38 (year) or 0.61 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Twickenham were around 636 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.04 (year) or 1.25 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Twickenham)CrimesRank (South Twickenham)CrimesRank (South Twickenham)
South Richmond146 11,153 12,107 1
Mortlake & Barnes Common96 4580 21,132 2
East Sheen99 2415 12757 13
St Margarets & North Twickenham74 10511 5926 3
Twickenham Riverside97 3568 3908 5
Barnes74 9433 11914 4
Heathfield88 5534 4813 8
West Twickenham76 8498 6901 6
North Richmond80 6393 13791 11
Kew67 13472 7868 7
Hampton North78 7456 9747 14
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside70 12458 8766 12
Teddington54 17436 10795 9
Whitton63 15376 14794 10
Hampton Wick & South Teddington73 11362 16550 18
Fulwell & Hampton Hill64 14373 15732 15
Hampton57 16311 18611 17

South Twickenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202511
February 202512
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 202411
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20253
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations South Twickenham in May 2025

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

1. Gravel Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Knowle Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Valley Mews (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holmes Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Pope'S Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heath Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Albert Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grove Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Callington Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Norcutt Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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