Is West Twickenham Safe?
Crime statistics for West Twickenham. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 6,300 total crimes recorded in West Twickenham
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for West Twickenham — last 24 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in West Twickenham
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Compare West Twickenham With Nearby Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Twickenham safe?
West Twickenham has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,049 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 6.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in West Twickenham are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in West Twickenham in the last 12 months?
3,049 crimes were recorded in West Twickenham in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 6.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,251 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,573 incidents.
What is the most common crime in West Twickenham?
The most common crime in West Twickenham is Violent Crime, with 1,573 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 51.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in West Twickenham increasing or decreasing?
Crime in West Twickenham is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 6.2% — from 3,251 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,049 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for West Twickenham?
West Twickenham has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does West Twickenham compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
West Twickenham has a safety score of 10/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. West Twickenham is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in West Twickenham?
52.9% of crimes recorded in West Twickenham resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in West Twickenham?
1,573 violent crimes were recorded in West Twickenham in the last 12 months — representing 51.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,201 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for West Twickenham last updated?
The crime data for West Twickenham was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare West Twickenham with other areas?
You can compare West Twickenham with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.