Crime Rate in Teddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Teddington

The total recorded crimes in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames, UK in February 2026 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Teddington crime rate of 1.27 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 Teddington, encompassing approximately 37,932 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Teddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watt'S Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Elfin Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Teddington?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Teddington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 436 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Teddington recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Teddington had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 795 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Teddington witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Teddington Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Teddington crimes were 436. The crime rate of Teddington in 2024 was 11.49 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Teddington were around 795 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.96 (year) or 1.75 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Teddington)CrimesRank (Teddington)CrimesRank (Teddington)
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
Hampton NorthNA NA456 9747 14
WhittonNA NA376 14794 10
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

Teddington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 20268
December 202519
November 202517
October 202514
September 202516
August 202520
July 202518
June 202511
May 202511
April 202517
March 202511
February 20257

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20257
June 202511
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202613
December 202517
November 20257
October 202520
September 202514
August 202514
July 202519
June 202515
May 202512
April 202518
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20256
November 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20258
November 20256
October 202514
September 20259
August 20259
July 202510
June 202512
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20255
September 20254
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20253
November 20257
October 20259
September 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20258
November 20252
October 20255
September 20256
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Teddington in February 2026

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

1. Watt'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Elfin Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
4. Broad Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cloister Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. North Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grove Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. New Kelvin Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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