Crime Rate in Twickenham Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Twickenham Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Twickenham Riverside, Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Twickenham Riverside crime rate of 1.94 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 Twickenham Riverside, encompassing approximately 49,872 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Twickenham Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 8
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Twickenham Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Twickenham Riverside reported a higher crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 568 crimes compared to 480. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Twickenham Riverside witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Twickenham Riverside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 908 crimes compared to 875. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Twickenham Riverside witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Richmond upon Thames, Twickenham Riverside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Twickenham Riverside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Twickenham Riverside has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Twickenham Riverside crimes were 568. The crime rate of Twickenham Riverside in 2024 was 11.39 (year) or 0.95 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Twickenham Riverside were around 908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.21 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Twickenham Riverside)CrimesRank (Twickenham Riverside)CrimesRank (Twickenham Riverside)
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
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
South Twickenham50 18312 17636 16
Hampton57 16311 18611 17

Twickenham Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 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 (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202527
March 202520
February 202512
January 202514
December 20249
November 20248
October 202422
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202525
March 202519
February 202525
January 202513
December 202414
November 20246
October 202417
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202524
March 202523
February 202521
January 202519
December 202423
November 202429
October 202426
September 202417
August 202420

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

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 202412
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20252
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 202411
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Twickenham Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
4. Holly Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. A310 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. King Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
7. York Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
9. The Embankment (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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