TW2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TW2

TW2, Richmond upon Thames has recorded a total of 198 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TW2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TW2, encompassing approximately 32024 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)

TW2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Knowle Road with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7

TW2 Crime Map

Postcodes in TW2

The postcode district are associated with the TW2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TW2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.1820.83%
Anti-social behaviour321.81-27.27%
Vehicle crime191.0072.73%
Other theft180.5950.00%
Public order150.5666.67%
Shoplifting140.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.44-45.00%
Burglary100.3411.11%
Bicycle theft60.31200.00%
Drugs60.1950.00%
Theft from the person50.190.00%
Robbery30.160.00%
Other crime10.09-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences485.374700.00%
Anti-social behaviour441.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson201.370.00%
Other theft120.620.00%
Vehicle crime110.370.00%
Public order90.340.00%
Burglary90.280.00%
Theft from the person50.280.00%
Shoplifting40.160.00%
Drugs40.120.00%
Other crime30.12200.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft20.12-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences10.06-98.08%
Other crime10.03-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.620.00%
Vehicle crime411.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.280.00%
Other theft150.780.00%
Shoplifting120.470.00%
Public order110.37450.00%
Bicycle theft90.340.00%
Burglary70.280.00%
Drugs40.22100.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.120.00%
Drugs20.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.03-98.04%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.34-3.77%
Anti-social behaviour331.5937.50%
Vehicle crime311.0363.16%
Burglary180.9712.50%
Other theft110.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.34-18.18%
Public order70.2816.67%
Drugs60.220.00%
Robbery30.190.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.97-1.85%
Anti-social behaviour241.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime190.75-36.67%
Burglary160.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.50-35.29%
Other theft100.34-47.37%
Bicycle theft70.31133.33%
Drugs60.220.00%
Public order60.19-14.29%
Robbery30.190.00%
Other crime20.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Shoplifting10.03-90.91%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences546.0614.89%
Anti-social behaviour321.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime301.0020.00%
Other theft190.94-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson170.59240.00%
Shoplifting110.53-45.00%
Burglary100.3411.11%
Public order70.31-53.33%
Drugs60.220.00%
Other crime40.19300.00%
Bicycle theft30.12-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour486.2826.32%
Violence and sexual offences471.50-12.96%
Vehicle crime251.47-3.85%
Other theft220.7846.67%
Shoplifting200.6925.00%
Public order150.6215.38%
Burglary90.470.00%
Bicycle theft70.28-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.22-70.59%
Robbery20.16-71.43%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences546.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour381.690.00%
Vehicle crime261.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.810.00%
Shoplifting160.530.00%
Other theft150.500.00%
Public order130.470.00%
Burglary90.410.00%
Bicycle theft80.280.00%
Robbery70.250.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Drugs10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 202319
October 202322
September 202315

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202448
May 20241
April 202452
February 20241
January 202451
December 202353
November 202354
October 202347
September 202354

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 20247
January 202418
December 202316
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202444
April 202425
January 202433
December 202324
November 202332
October 202348
September 202338

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20242
April 20249
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
December 20231

A total of 202 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 202441
January 202431
December 202319
November 202330
October 202325
September 202326

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
January 20249
December 202311
November 202317
October 20235
September 202317

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 202412
January 20241
December 20231
November 202311
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202411
March 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TW2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knowle Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Great Chertsey Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Britannia Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alton Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Oaklands Drive
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 10. Clarendon Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Staines Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Selkirk Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barneby Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Staten Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Kneller Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bracken Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hedley Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 18. Warburton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Longford Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 20. Court Close Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Rutland Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Third Cross Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Erncroft Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Whitton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Russell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Egerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Montrose Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Coniston Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 29. Collingwood Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Gostling Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2