Crime in Chiswick Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
694 crimes were recorded in Chiswick Riverside in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chiswick Riverside at a glance
- Crime trends in Chiswick Riverside
- Types of crime in Chiswick Riverside
- Chiswick Riverside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chiswick Riverside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chiswick Riverside
- Demographics of Chiswick Riverside
- Questions about crime in Chiswick Riverside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (209), anti-social behaviour (115) and vehicle crime (110) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,095th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chiswick Riverside | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 694 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.2 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,482 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chiswick Riverside peaked in the year to August 2020 (942 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (662). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 694 | 73.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 743 | 78.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 724 | 76.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 740 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 662 | 69.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 808 | 85.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 942 | 99.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 932 | 98.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 784 | 82.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chiswick Riverside recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate) and burglary (40% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (36% below). On the year before, public order rose from 38 to 46, while criminal damage and arson fell from 33 to 23 and vehicle crime fell from 132 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 22.0 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 12.1 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 11.6 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Other theft | 68 | 7.2 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 47 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Chiswick Riverside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiswick Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick Gunnersbury | 2,026 | 153.7 | +110% |
| Brentford East | 1,068 | 111.8 | +53% |
| Chiswick Homefields | 1,233 | 84.7 | +16% |
| Brentford West | 699 | 111.2 | +52% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,188 | 144.2 | +97% |
| Isleworth | 1,174 | 89.1 | +22% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | +11% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +60% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Chiswick Riverside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Spring Grove” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Spring Grove | 43 |
| On or near Pump House Crescent | 40 |
| On or near Chiswick High Road (North Circular Road) | 37 |
| On or near Stile Hall Gardens | 35 |
| On or near St Thomas' Road | 32 |
| On or near Park Road | 27 |
| On or near Kew Road | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Eastbourne Road | 19 |
| On or near Grove Park Gardens | 19 |
Of the 579 crimes in Chiswick Riverside with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 115 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 268 | 46.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Chiswick Riverside has an estimated population of 9,482 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (62%, against 34%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chiswick Riverside average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chiswick Riverside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 61.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chiswick Riverside a safe place to live?
Chiswick Riverside recorded 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,095th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Chiswick Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Chiswick Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chiswick Riverside was down 7% on the year before: 694 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 743 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chiswick Riverside?
About 9,482 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chiswick Riverside?
Chiswick Riverside is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.