Plumstead Common vs Twickenham Riverside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Plumstead Common Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Twickenham Riverside Metropolitan Police Service

      Plumstead Common vs Twickenham Riverside Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Plumstead Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,518 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      27.8% 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 Plumstead Common
      B Twickenham Riverside
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,518
      3,917
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,150
      3,756
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.2%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      43.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plumstead Common
      B Twickenham Riverside
      Violent Crime
      1,663 ↑4%
      833 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,286 ↑10%
      788 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      350 ↓3%
      253 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      561 ↑8%
      355 ↑8%
      Burglary
      222 ↑14%
      172 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      366 ↑13%
      461 ↑131%
      Drugs
      330 ↑16%
      118 ↑6%
      Public Order
      305 ↑15%
      223 ↑3%
      Robbery
      139 ↑32%
      80 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      116 ↓9%
      396 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      67 ↓7%
      82 ↓11%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↑0%
      108 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑7%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      59 ↓18%
      36 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Twickenham Riverside is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plumstead Common safer than Twickenham Riverside?

      Plumstead Common has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,518 crimes in the last 12 months. Twickenham Riverside has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,917 crimes. Twickenham Riverside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plumstead Common vs Twickenham Riverside?

      Plumstead Common shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Plumstead Common and Twickenham Riverside?

      In Plumstead Common, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,663 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 Plumstead Common and Twickenham Riverside?

      Plumstead Common recorded 1,286 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 Plumstead Common vs Twickenham Riverside?

      Violent crime in Plumstead Common totalled 1,663 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 Plumstead Common and Twickenham Riverside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plumstead Common recorded 5,150 crimes (now 5,518, a change of +7.2%). Twickenham Riverside recorded 3,756 crimes previously (now 3,917, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plumstead Common 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. Plumstead Common has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Twickenham Riverside has 43.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plumstead Common and Twickenham Riverside?

      Plumstead Common 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 Plumstead Common 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 Plumstead Common or Twickenham Riverside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plumstead Common 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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