Bowes vs Twickenham Riverside

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bowes Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Twickenham Riverside Metropolitan Police Service

      Bowes vs Twickenham Riverside Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bowes
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,906 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      30.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Twickenham Riverside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,917 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      43.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowes
      B Twickenham Riverside
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,906
      3,917
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,252
      3,756
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      43.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowes
      B Twickenham Riverside
      Violent Crime
      1,809 ↓1%
      833 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,584 ↑5%
      788 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      443 ↓8%
      253 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      842 ↑0%
      355 ↑8%
      Burglary
      321 ↓18%
      172 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      391 ↑8%
      461 ↑131%
      Drugs
      426 ↑46%
      118 ↑6%
      Public Order
      305 ↓12%
      223 ↑3%
      Robbery
      165 ↓4%
      80 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      244 ↓65%
      396 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      206 ↑7%
      82 ↓11%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓29%
      108 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑27%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      94 ↑38%
      36 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Twickenham Riverside is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowes safer than Twickenham Riverside?

      Bowes has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,906 crimes in the last 12 months. Twickenham Riverside has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,917 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowes vs Twickenham Riverside?

      Bowes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Twickenham Riverside shows +4.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowes and Twickenham Riverside?

      In Bowes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,809 incidents). In Twickenham Riverside, it is Violent Crime (833 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowes and Twickenham Riverside?

      Bowes recorded 1,584 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Twickenham Riverside recorded 788. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bowes vs Twickenham Riverside?

      Violent crime in Bowes totalled 1,809 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 833 in Twickenham Riverside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowes and Twickenham Riverside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowes recorded 7,252 crimes (now 6,906, a change of -4.8%). Twickenham Riverside recorded 3,756 crimes previously (now 3,917, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowes and Twickenham Riverside?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bowes has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Twickenham Riverside has 43.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowes and Twickenham Riverside?

      Bowes falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Twickenham Riverside is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bowes and Twickenham Riverside?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bowes or Twickenham Riverside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowes and Twickenham Riverside. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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