Crime Rate in West Twickenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Twickenham

The total recorded crimes in West Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, UK in February 2026 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Twickenham crime rate of 1.56 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 West Twickenham, encompassing approximately 40,402 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
West Twickenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Close with total crimes: 8
  • Broadlands with total crimes: 8
  • Uxbridge Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is West Twickenham?

To understand the safety of West Twickenham, we need to analyze West 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, West Twickenham reported a higher crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 498 crimes compared to 480. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Twickenham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, West Twickenham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 901 crimes compared to 875. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Twickenham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Twickenham Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total West Twickenham crimes were 498. The crime rate of West Twickenham in 2024 was 12.33 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Twickenham were around 901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.30 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Twickenham)CrimesRank (West Twickenham)CrimesRank (West Twickenham)
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
KewNA NA472 7868 7
Ham, Petersham & Richmond RiversideNA NA458 8766 12
TeddingtonNA NA436 10795 9
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

West Twickenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (15 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 (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20267
December 20257
November 202512
October 202512
September 20257
August 202518
July 202517
June 202512
May 202520
April 202512
March 202523
February 202514

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20268
December 20252
November 20256
October 20258
September 20256
August 20251
July 20254
June 20255
May 202516
April 202519
March 202518
February 20251

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20263
December 20256
November 20251
October 20257
September 20254
August 20257
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20252
September 20253
July 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20255
November 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20255
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202618
December 202514
November 202519
October 202514
September 202516
August 20256
July 202522
June 202521
May 202520
April 202515
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20256
October 202515
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
October 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202611
October 20256
September 20252
August 20259
July 20258
June 20252
April 20253
February 20255

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
June 20255
May 20251

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20256
August 20255
July 20257
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations West Twickenham in February 2026

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

1. South Close (Map)
Total8
Other theft6
Vehicle crime2
2. Broadlands (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
3. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Butts Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
6. Fielding Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Air Sea Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rivermeads Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Whiteleys Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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