Crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington: statistics, rates and trends
585 crimes were recorded in Hampton Wick & South Teddington in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington at a glance
- Crime trends in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- Types of crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- Hampton Wick & South Teddington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- Population and deprivation in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- Questions about crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- About this data
585 crimes were recorded in Hampton Wick & South Teddington in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 171 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hampton Wick & South Teddington has the 2,792nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hampton Wick & South Teddington | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 585 | 14,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.7 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,504 | 196,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington was highest in the year to July 2021 (804 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (547). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 585 | 55.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 644 | 61.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 618 | 58.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 547 | 52.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 640 | 60.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 804 | 76.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 765 | 72.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 776 | 73.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 789 | 75.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hampton Wick & South Teddington 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 bicycle theft. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and drugs (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 16.3 | 0.48 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 14.3 | 0.93 | -5% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.2 | 0.82 | +2% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -6% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.5 | 0.36 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.2 | 2.66 | +53% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.0 | 0.11 | -62% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 0.39 | -12% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hampton Wick & South Teddington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hampton Wick & South Teddington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hampton Wick & South Teddington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddington | 797 | 74.8 | +34% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 709 | 65.3 | +17% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 650 | 59.9 | +8% |
| South Twickenham | 498 | 47.4 | -15% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,134 | 99.6 | +79% |
| West Twickenham | 530 | 46.3 | -17% |
| Hampton | 590 | 57.4 | +3% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 894 | 73.4 | +32% |
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 Hampton Wick & South Teddington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sycamore Way | 48 |
| On or near Crieff Court | 28 |
| On or near Langdon Park | 25 |
| On or near Trowlock Way | 25 |
| On or near Conifers Close | 24 |
| On or near High Street | 23 |
| On or near Glamorgan Road | 19 |
| On or near Kingston Road | 18 |
| On or near Bucklands Road | 17 |
| On or near School Lane | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hampton Wick & South Teddington 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 150 | 25.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% |
Hampton Wick & South Teddington has an estimated population of 10,504. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hampton Wick & South Teddington sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hampton Wick & South Teddington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Hampton Wick & South Teddington a safe place to live?
Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington was down 9% on the year before: 585 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 644 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hampton Wick & South Teddington?
Hampton Wick & South Teddington is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Hampton Wick & South Teddington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.