Crime in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames: statistics, rates and trends
594 crimes were recorded in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames
- Types of crime in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames
- Whitton, Richmond upon Thames compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames
- Demographics of Whitton, Richmond upon Thames
- Questions about crime in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (169), anti-social behaviour (129), shoplifting (61) and vehicle crime (61) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,610th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Whitton, Richmond upon Thames | Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 594 | 14,363 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.2 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,867 | 196,678 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames of any year here (594 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 594 | 60.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 704 | 71.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 652 | 66.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 784 | 79.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 704 | 71.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 864 | 87.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 848 | 85.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 754 | 76.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 725 | 73.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (67% below) and other theft (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 22 and burglary fell from 41 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 17.1 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 13.1 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 6.2 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 6.2 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitton, Richmond upon Thames; the highest is Twickenham Riverside (95.5 per 1,000) and the lowest West Twickenham (45.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitton, Richmond upon Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathfield | 873 | 76.0 | +26% |
| West Twickenham | 517 | 45.2 | -25% |
| South Twickenham | 490 | 46.7 | -22% |
| St Margarets & North Twickenham | 881 | 72.4 | +20% |
| Fulwell & Hampton Hill | 649 | 59.8 | -1% |
| Twickenham Riverside | 1,087 | 95.5 | +59% |
| Hampton North | 935 | 93.0 | +55% |
| Teddington | 795 | 74.7 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 50 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Oaklands Drive | 30 |
| On or near Britannia Lane | 26 |
| On or near Collingwood Close | 25 |
| On or near Library Way | 25 |
| On or near Prospect Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Alton Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Hounslow Road | 18 |
| On or near Vanquish Close | 16 |
Of the 465 crimes in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 129 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 158 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Whitton, Richmond upon Thames has an estimated population of 9,867 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitton, Richmond upon Thames average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitton, Richmond upon Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitton, Richmond upon Thames a safe place to live?
Whitton, Richmond upon Thames recorded 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,610th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitton, Richmond upon Thames was down 16% on the year before: 594 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 704 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitton, Richmond upon Thames?
About 9,867 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitton, Richmond upon Thames?
Whitton, Richmond upon Thames 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.