Crime Rate in Whitton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitton

The total recorded crimes in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitton 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 Whitton, encompassing approximately 49,749 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Whitton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alton Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Cypress Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Whitton?

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

  • Relative to Richmond upon Thames:

    • In 2024, Whitton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 376 crimes compared to 480.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

    • In 2023, Whitton had fewer crimes than the Richmond upon Thames average, with 794 crimes compared to 875. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitton recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Richmond upon Thames.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitton has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 15th out of 17 in the Richmond upon Thames, UK

In 2024, the total Whitton crimes were 376. The crime rate of Whitton in 2024 was 13.65 (year) or 1.14 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitton were around 794 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.96 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Richmond upon Thames.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitton)CrimesRank (Whitton)CrimesRank (Whitton)
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
Teddington54 17436 10795 9
Hampton Wick & South Teddington73 11362 16550 18
Fulwell & Hampton Hill64 14373 15732 15
South Twickenham50 18312 17636 16
Hampton57 16311 18611 17

Whitton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202526
February 20256
January 202512
December 202413
November 202415
October 20249
September 202415
August 202423

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202529
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202417
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20241
November 202413
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

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
October 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Whitton in May 2025

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

1. Alton Gardens (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cypress Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Runnymede Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Oaklands Drive (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
7. Library Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chase Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Shire Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rodney Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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