Hither Green vs West Twickenham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hither Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Twickenham Metropolitan Police Service

      Hither Green vs West Twickenham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hither Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,774 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      West Twickenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,049 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hither Green
      B West Twickenham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,774
      3,049
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,116
      3,251
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hither Green
      B West Twickenham
      Violent Crime
      2,699 ↑12%
      784 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,500 ↑1%
      602 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      542 ↓18%
      203 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      569 ↓28%
      327 ↓12%
      Burglary
      289 ↓19%
      176 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      476 ↑3%
      216 ↓10%
      Drugs
      390 ↓2%
      88 ↓10%
      Public Order
      487 ↓6%
      171 ↓8%
      Robbery
      147 ↓27%
      35 ↓46%
      Shoplifting
      326 ↓14%
      295 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      162 ↓39%
      30 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓54%
      75 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑65%
      11 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      82 ↑22%
      36 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Twickenham is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hither Green safer than West Twickenham?

      Hither Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,774 crimes in the last 12 months. West Twickenham has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,049 crimes. West Twickenham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hither Green vs West Twickenham?

      Hither Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Twickenham shows -6.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hither Green and West Twickenham?

      In Hither Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,699 incidents). In West Twickenham, it is Violent Crime (784 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hither Green and West Twickenham?

      Hither Green recorded 1,500 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Twickenham recorded 602. 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 Hither Green vs West Twickenham?

      Violent crime in Hither Green totalled 2,699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 784 in West Twickenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hither Green and West Twickenham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hither Green recorded 8,116 crimes (now 7,774, a change of -4.2%). West Twickenham recorded 3,251 crimes previously (now 3,049, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hither Green and West Twickenham?

      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. Hither Green has a resolution rate of 25.8% and West Twickenham has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hither Green and West Twickenham?

      Hither Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Twickenham 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 Hither Green and West Twickenham?

      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 Hither Green or West Twickenham on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.