Crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington: statistics, rates and trends
580 crimes were recorded in Hampton Wick & South Teddington in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- Questions about crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (172), anti-social behaviour (154) and other theft (55) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,819th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hampton Wick & South Teddington | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 580 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.2 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,504 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington peaked in the year to August 2021 (799 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (543). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 580 | 55.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 633 | 60.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 632 | 60.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 543 | 51.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 624 | 59.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 799 | 76.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 789 | 75.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 765 | 72.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 778 | 74.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 21 and burglary fell from 44 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 172 | 16.4 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 14.7 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.0 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 2.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.0 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hampton Wick & South Teddington; the highest is Twickenham Riverside (95.5 per 1,000) and the lowest West Twickenham (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hampton Wick & South Teddington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teddington | 795 | 74.7 | +35% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 704 | 64.9 | +17% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 649 | 59.8 | +8% |
| South Twickenham | 490 | 46.7 | -15% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,087 | 95.5 | +73% |
| West Twickenham | 517 | 45.2 | -18% |
| Hampton | 606 | 59.0 | +7% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Hampton Wick & South Teddington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sycamore Way” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sycamore Way | 47 |
| On or near Conifers Close | 27 |
| On or near Trowlock Way | 25 |
| On or near Crieff Court | 23 |
| On or near Langdon Park | 23 |
| On or near Glamorgan Road | 21 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Southcott Road | 20 |
| On or near School Lane | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
Of the 426 crimes in Hampton Wick & South Teddington with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 154 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 183 | 43.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 149 | 35.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hampton Wick & South Teddington has an estimated population of 10,504 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (62%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (8.6%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (14%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hampton Wick & South Teddington average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hampton Wick & South Teddington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 62.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hampton Wick & South Teddington a safe place to live?
Hampton Wick & South Teddington recorded 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,819th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 172 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (154).
Is crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hampton Wick & South Teddington was down 8% on the year before: 580 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 633 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hampton Wick & South Teddington?
About 10,504 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hampton Wick & South Teddington?
Hampton Wick & South Teddington 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.