Crime Rate in Teddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Teddington

The total recorded crimes in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Teddington crime rate of 1.42 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Teddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elfin Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • High Street 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 May 2025 the Teddington has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Teddington)CrimesRank (Teddington)CrimesRank (Teddington)
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
Whitton63 15376 14794 10
Hampton Wick & South Teddington73 11362 16550 18
Fulwell & Hampton Hill64 14373 15732 15
South Twickenham50 18312 17636 16
Hampton57 16311 18611 17

Teddington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202514
February 20258
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 202416
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202511
February 20257
January 202519
December 202415
November 202415
October 202419
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202416
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations Teddington in May 2025

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

1. Elfin Grove (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. North Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. North Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Maddison Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Christchurch Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Enterprise Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coleshill Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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