Crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham: statistics, rates and trends
894 crimes were recorded in St Margarets & North Twickenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham at a glance
- Crime trends in St Margarets & North Twickenham
- Types of crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham
- St Margarets & North Twickenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Margarets & North Twickenham
- Population and deprivation in St Margarets & North Twickenham
- Questions about crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham
- About this data
894 crimes were recorded in St Margarets & North Twickenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 203 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Margarets & North Twickenham has the 2,091st highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Margarets & North Twickenham | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 894 | 14,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.4 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,175 | 196,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,021 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (740). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 894 | 73.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 821 | 67.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 778 | 63.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 779 | 64.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 740 | 60.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 877 | 72.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,021 | 83.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 968 | 79.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 917 | 75.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Margarets & North Twickenham 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 criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+79%) and public order (+71%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-77%) and bicycle theft (-58%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 16.7 | 0.49 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 200 | 16.4 | 2.42 | +79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 12.9 | 0.84 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 9.1 | 1.85 | +1% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +17% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +71% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.0 | 0.84 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.7 | 2.10 | -58% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.0 | 0.58 | -50% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -77% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.31 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 21 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 58% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 9 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Margarets & North Twickenham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Margarets & North Twickenham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Margarets & North Twickenham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Margarets & North Twickenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,134 | 99.6 | +36% |
| South Twickenham | 498 | 47.4 | -35% |
| Whitton | 620 | 62.8 | -14% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 709 | 65.3 | -11% |
| South Richmond | 1,677 | 152.7 | +108% |
| West Twickenham | 530 | 46.3 | -37% |
| North Richmond | 705 | 68.8 | -6% |
| Teddington | 797 | 74.8 | +2% |
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 St Margarets & North Twickenham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Margaret'S Road | 84 |
| On or near March Road | 67 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 60 |
| On or near Erncroft Way | 47 |
| On or near Whitton Road | 38 |
| On or near Twickenham | 33 |
| On or near Burnside Close | 26 |
| On or near Rugby Road | 21 |
| On or near Crown Road | 20 |
| On or near Langhorn Drive | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Margarets & North Twickenham 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 | 452 | 50.6% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 17.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
St Margarets & North Twickenham has an estimated population of 12,175. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Margarets & North Twickenham sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Margarets & North Twickenham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% |
| Social rented homes | 4.2% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is St Margarets & North Twickenham a safe place to live?
St Margarets & North Twickenham recorded 73.4 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 St Margarets & North Twickenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (200).
Is crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Margarets & North Twickenham was up 9% on the year before: 894 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 821 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Margarets & North Twickenham?
St Margarets & North Twickenham 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 St Margarets & North Twickenham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.