Palace and Hurlingham vs West Twickenham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Palace and Hurlingham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Twickenham Metropolitan Police Service

      Palace and Hurlingham vs West Twickenham Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Palace and Hurlingham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,662 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.5% trend
      30.8% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Palace and Hurlingham
      B West Twickenham
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,662
      3,049
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,902
      3,251
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.5%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Palace and Hurlingham
      B West Twickenham
      Violent Crime
      2,210 ↑15%
      784 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,088 ↑15%
      602 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      897 ↑4%
      203 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      804 ↓11%
      327 ↓12%
      Burglary
      548 ↓6%
      176 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      452 ↑3%
      216 ↓10%
      Drugs
      474 ↑50%
      88 ↓10%
      Public Order
      584 ↑6%
      171 ↓8%
      Robbery
      192 ↓6%
      35 ↓46%
      Shoplifting
      719 ↑8%
      295 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      317 ↑7%
      30 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      253 ↑3%
      75 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑77%
      11 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      85 ↑1%
      36 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Twickenham is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Palace and Hurlingham safer than West Twickenham?

      Palace and Hurlingham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,662 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 Palace and Hurlingham vs West Twickenham?

      Palace and Hurlingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Palace and Hurlingham and West Twickenham?

      In Palace and Hurlingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,210 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 Palace and Hurlingham and West Twickenham?

      Palace and Hurlingham recorded 2,088 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 Palace and Hurlingham vs West Twickenham?

      Violent crime in Palace and Hurlingham totalled 2,210 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 Palace and Hurlingham and West Twickenham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Palace and Hurlingham recorded 8,902 crimes (now 9,662, a change of +8.5%). West Twickenham recorded 3,251 crimes previously (now 3,049, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Palace and Hurlingham 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. Palace and Hurlingham has a resolution rate of 30.8% and West Twickenham has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Palace and Hurlingham and West Twickenham?

      Palace and Hurlingham 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 Palace and Hurlingham 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 Palace and Hurlingham or West Twickenham on a crime map?

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

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