Crime in Chiswick Riverside: statistics, rates and trends

705 crimes were recorded in Chiswick Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 213 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chiswick Riverside has the 2,048th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chiswick Riverside was highest in the year to July 2019 (926 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (636). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chiswick Riverside over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+16%) and public order (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-32%) and bicycle theft (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chiswick Riverside

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chiswick Riverside recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 30.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chiswick Riverside

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chiswick Riverside recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chiswick Riverside

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chiswick Riverside recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chiswick Riverside

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chiswick Riverside recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chiswick Riverside

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chiswick Riverside recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chiswick Riverside

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chiswick Riverside recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chiswick Riverside

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chiswick Riverside recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chiswick Riverside

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chiswick Riverside recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chiswick Riverside

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chiswick Riverside recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chiswick Riverside

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chiswick Riverside recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chiswick Riverside

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chiswick Riverside recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chiswick Riverside

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chiswick Riverside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chiswick Riverside

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chiswick Riverside recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Chiswick Riverside

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chiswick Riverside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chiswick Riverside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chiswick Riverside.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chiswick Riverside over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chiswick Riverside over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Chiswick Riverside has an estimated population of 9,482. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chiswick Riverside sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chiswick Riverside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.