Crime in Teddington: statistics, rates and trends

797 crimes were recorded in Teddington in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 195 reports (24% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Teddington has the 2,031st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Teddington was highest in the year to July 2020 (992 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (682). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 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 increases were in drugs (+35%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-44%) and criminal damage and arson (-40%).

Violence and sexual offences in Teddington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Teddington recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Teddington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Teddington recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Teddington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Teddington recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Teddington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Teddington recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Teddington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Teddington recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Teddington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Teddington recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Teddington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Teddington recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Teddington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Teddington recorded 27 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 40% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Teddington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Teddington recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Teddington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Teddington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Teddington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Teddington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Teddington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Teddington recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Teddington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Teddington recorded 10 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Teddington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Teddington 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 Teddington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Teddington.

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 Teddington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in 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.

Teddington has an estimated population of 10,648. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Teddington sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. 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 Teddington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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