Twickenham Riverside vs West Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Twickenham Riverside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      Twickenham Riverside vs West Heath Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Twickenham Riverside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,917 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      43.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      West Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,397 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.1% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Twickenham Riverside
      B West Heath
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,917
      2,397
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,756
      2,758
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↓13.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43.8%
      24.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Twickenham Riverside
      B West Heath
      Violent Crime
      833 ↓4%
      808 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      788 ↑11%
      462 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      253 ↓16%
      165 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      355 ↑8%
      191 ↓45%
      Burglary
      172 ↓18%
      116 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      461 ↑131%
      139 ↓14%
      Drugs
      118 ↑6%
      78 ↓28%
      Public Order
      223 ↑3%
      129 ↓2%
      Robbery
      80 ↓11%
      47 ↑21%
      Shoplifting
      396 ↓8%
      186 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      82 ↓11%
      14 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      108 ↓32%
      6 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      17 ↑89%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑44%
      39 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Heath is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Twickenham Riverside safer than West Heath?

      Twickenham Riverside has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,917 crimes in the last 12 months. West Heath has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,397 crimes. West Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Twickenham Riverside vs West Heath?

      Twickenham Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Heath shows -13.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Twickenham Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (833 incidents). In West Heath, it is Violent Crime (808 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Twickenham Riverside recorded 788 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Heath recorded 462. 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 Twickenham Riverside vs West Heath?

      Violent crime in Twickenham Riverside totalled 833 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 808 in West Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Twickenham Riverside recorded 3,756 crimes (now 3,917, a change of +4.3%). West Heath recorded 2,758 crimes previously (now 2,397, -13.1%).

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

      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. Twickenham Riverside has a resolution rate of 43.8% and West Heath has 24.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Twickenham Riverside and West Heath?

      Twickenham Riverside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Heath 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 Twickenham Riverside and West Heath?

      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 Twickenham Riverside or West Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Twickenham Riverside and West Heath. 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.