Crime in West Twickenham: statistics, rates and trends
530 crimes were recorded in West Twickenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Twickenham at a glance
- Crime trends in West Twickenham
- Types of crime in West Twickenham
- West Twickenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Twickenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Twickenham
- Population and deprivation in West Twickenham
- Questions about crime in West Twickenham
- About this data
530 crimes were recorded in West Twickenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 128 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Twickenham has the 3,183rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Twickenham | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 530 | 14,398 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.3 | 73.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,445 | 196,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Twickenham was highest in the year to July 2021 (794 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (530). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 530 | 46.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 647 | 56.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 671 | 58.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 692 | 60.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 722 | 63.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 794 | 69.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 774 | 67.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 676 | 59.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 753 | 65.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West 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. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-47%) and anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 11.2 | 0.33 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 9.2 | 0.60 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 5.8 | 1.17 | -21% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.4 | 0.68 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.7 | 0.44 | +2% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -8% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -47% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.96 | -18% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +200% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.32 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Twickenham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Twickenham recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Twickenham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Twickenham recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Twickenham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Twickenham recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Twickenham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Twickenham recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Twickenham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Twickenham recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Twickenham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Twickenham recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Twickenham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Twickenham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Twickenham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Twickenham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Twickenham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Twickenham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Twickenham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Twickenham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Twickenham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Twickenham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Twickenham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Twickenham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Twickenham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Twickenham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Twickenham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Twickenham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Twickenham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Twickenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twickenham | 498 | 47.4 | +2% |
| Whitton | 620 | 62.8 | +36% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 650 | 59.9 | +29% |
| Heathfield | 882 | 76.8 | +66% |
| Hampton North | 898 | 89.3 | +93% |
| Teddington | 797 | 74.8 | +62% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 894 | 73.4 | +59% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,134 | 99.6 | +115% |
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 West Twickenham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Butts Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Fortescue Avenue | 26 |
| On or near South Close | 22 |
| On or near Clarendon Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Fielding Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Twickenham Road | 18 |
| On or near Uxbridge Road | 17 |
| On or near Broadlands | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West 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 | 226 | 42.6% |
| Not recorded | 105 | 19.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 19.4% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
West Twickenham has an estimated population of 11,445. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Twickenham sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Twickenham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is West Twickenham a safe place to live?
West Twickenham recorded 46.3 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 West Twickenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in West Twickenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Twickenham was down 18% on the year before: 530 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 647 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Twickenham?
West 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 West Twickenham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.