Crime Rate in Teddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Teddington

The total recorded crimes in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames, UK in March 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Teddington crime rate of 1.61 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Teddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coleshill Road with total crimes: 7
  • Elfin Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Teddington has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

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.

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
West Twickenham87 4498 6901 6
Kew76 6472 7868 7
North Richmond70 7393 13791 11
Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside62 11458 8766 12
East Sheen68 8415 12757 13
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

Teddington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 202416
September 20249
August 202415
April 202422

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202519
December 202415
November 202415
October 202419
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241
April 202411

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
April 202410

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202416
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
April 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Teddington in March 2025

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

1. Coleshill Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Elfin Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Broad Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
6. Bychurch End (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Cloister Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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