Crime in West Twickenham: statistics, rates and trends
517 crimes were recorded in West Twickenham in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Twickenham
- Questions about crime in West Twickenham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (133), anti-social behaviour (102) and vehicle crime (71) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,232nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | West Twickenham | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 517 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.2 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,445 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in West Twickenham of any year here (517 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 517 | 45.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 633 | 55.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 677 | 59.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 685 | 59.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 730 | 63.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 763 | 66.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 811 | 70.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 672 | 58.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 727 | 63.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (74% below) and violence and sexual offences (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 133 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 11.6 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 6.2 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other theft | 47 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.3 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 1.7 | 6.7 | -59% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than West Twickenham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Twickenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twickenham | 490 | 46.7 | +3% |
| Whitton | 594 | 60.2 | +33% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 649 | 59.8 | +32% |
| Heathfield | 873 | 76.0 | +68% |
| Hampton North | 935 | 93.0 | +106% |
| Teddington | 795 | 74.7 | +65% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | +60% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,087 | 95.5 | +111% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in West Twickenham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Butts Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Fortescue Avenue | 23 |
| On or near South Close | 22 |
| On or near Broadlands | 19 |
| On or near Fielding Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Uxbridge Road | 19 |
| On or near Clarendon Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Twickenham Road | 17 |
| On or near Staines Road | 16 |
Of the 415 crimes in West Twickenham with a recorded outcome, 53% 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 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 221 | 53.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 24.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
West Twickenham has an estimated population of 11,445 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Twickenham average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | West Twickenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Twickenham a safe place to live?
West Twickenham recorded 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,232nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in West Twickenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in West Twickenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Twickenham was down 18% on the year before: 517 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 633 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Twickenham?
About 11,445 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Twickenham?
West Twickenham 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.