Crime in Teddington: statistics, rates and trends
795 crimes were recorded in Teddington in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Teddington at a glance
- Crime trends in Teddington
- Types of crime in Teddington
- Teddington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Teddington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Teddington
- Demographics of Teddington
- Questions about crime in Teddington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (187), anti-social behaviour (179) and shoplifting (101) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,037th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Teddington | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 795 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.7 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,648 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Teddington peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,036 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (673). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 795 | 74.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 788 | 74.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 699 | 65.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 709 | 66.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 673 | 63.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 836 | 78.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,036 | 97.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 817 | 76.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 817 | 76.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Teddington recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 57 to 75 and anti-social behaviour rose from 153 to 179, while criminal damage and arson fell from 45 to 23 and bicycle theft fell from 30 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 17.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 16.8 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 9.5 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Other theft | 75 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -49% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 2.1 | 0.8 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 2.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than 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 Teddington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 649 | 59.8 | -20% |
| Hampton Wick & South Teddington | 580 | 55.2 | -26% |
| South Twickenham | 490 | 46.7 | -37% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 704 | 64.9 | -13% |
| West Twickenham | 517 | 45.2 | -39% |
| Hampton | 606 | 59.0 | -21% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,087 | 95.5 | +28% |
| Hampton North | 935 | 93.0 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Teddington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elfin Grove” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elfin Grove | 85 |
| On or near High Street | 44 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 42 |
| On or near Broad Street | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Cloister Close | 33 |
| On or near St Alban'S Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Pinewood Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Church Lane | 18 |
| On or near Ferry Road | 18 |
Of the 616 crimes in Teddington with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 179 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 335 | 54.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 26.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Teddington has an estimated population of 10,648 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (64%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (7.4%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Teddington average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Teddington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 63.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Teddington a safe place to live?
Teddington recorded 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,037th 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 Teddington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (179).
Is crime in Teddington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Teddington was almost unchanged on the year before: 795 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 788 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Teddington?
About 10,648 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Teddington?
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.