Crime in Twickenham Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
1,087 crimes were recorded in Twickenham Riverside in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Twickenham Riverside at a glance
- Crime trends in Twickenham Riverside
- Types of crime in Twickenham Riverside
- Twickenham Riverside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Twickenham Riverside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Twickenham Riverside
- Demographics of Twickenham Riverside
- Questions about crime in Twickenham Riverside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (269), anti-social behaviour (219) and shoplifting (152) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,356th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Twickenham Riverside | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,087 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.5 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,383 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Twickenham Riverside peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,320 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (846). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,087 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,184 | 104.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,060 | 93.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 846 | 74.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,086 | 95.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,320 | 116.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,282 | 112.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,300 | 114.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,245 | 109.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Twickenham Riverside recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.6 times the national rate), shoplifting (58% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (36% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (51% below) and violence and sexual offences (31% below). On the year before, public order rose from 82 to 101 and other theft rose from 72 to 84, while bicycle theft fell from 45 to 24 and criminal damage and arson fell from 61 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 23.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 219 | 19.2 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 152 | 13.4 | 8.5 | -17% |
| Public order | 101 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 84 | 7.4 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 6.8 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.5 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 2.1 | 0.8 | -47% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.8 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Twickenham Riverside; the highest is South Richmond (156.2 per 1,000) and the lowest West Twickenham (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Twickenham Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | -24% |
| Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside | 704 | 64.9 | -32% |
| South Twickenham | 490 | 46.7 | -51% |
| South Richmond | 1,715 | 156.2 | +64% |
| North Richmond | 717 | 70.0 | -27% |
| West Twickenham | 517 | 45.2 | -53% |
| Whitton | 594 | 60.2 | -37% |
| Teddington | 795 | 74.7 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Twickenham Riverside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (153).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 153 |
| On or near King Street | 68 |
| On or near Nightclub | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Holly Road | 48 |
| On or near Police Station | 40 |
| On or near Wharf Lane | 38 |
| On or near Garfield Road | 34 |
| On or near A310 | 31 |
| On or near Railway Approach | 26 |
Of the 868 crimes in Twickenham Riverside with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 219 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 418 | 48.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 28.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Twickenham Riverside has an estimated population of 11,383 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (69%, against 34%), more private renting (37%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (6.1%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Twickenham Riverside average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Twickenham Riverside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 68.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Twickenham Riverside a safe place to live?
Twickenham Riverside recorded 95.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,356th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Twickenham Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (219).
Is crime in Twickenham Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Twickenham Riverside was down 8% on the year before: 1,087 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,184 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Twickenham Riverside?
About 11,383 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Twickenham Riverside?
Twickenham Riverside 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.