TW1 4LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TW1 4LS

TW1 4LS, Richmond upon Thames has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.93 per 1,000 population. This TW1 4LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TW1 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TW1 4LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TW1 4LS, encompassing approximately 5085 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TW1 4LS area, explore the TW1 4LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (257.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

TW1 4LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twickenham with total crimes: 15
  • Wharf Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7

TW1 4LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2515.93257.14%
Anti-social behaviour154.92-46.43%
Violence and sexual offences142.95-30.00%
Public order92.7580.00%
Bicycle theft71.7775.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.511900.00%
Shoplifting73.930.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Public order50.980.00%
Bicycle theft40.980.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft41.97-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences30.79-83.33%
Other theft20.59-66.67%
Shoplifting10.39-93.33%

In April 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft2218.88633.33%
Violence and sexual offences184.33500.00%
Shoplifting153.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.950.00%
Public order82.56166.67%
Other theft61.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.180.00%
Robbery40.790.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft32.16200.00%
Public order30.59-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.59-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.7628.57%
Anti-social behaviour185.3128.57%
Shoplifting63.54200.00%
Vehicle crime51.18-37.50%
Public order50.9825.00%
Robbery30.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-57.14%
Other theft10.59-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.73-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour144.13-44.00%
Vehicle crime82.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5775.00%
Other theft71.38-12.50%
Robbery61.38100.00%
Drugs41.18100.00%
Public order40.7933.33%
Bicycle theft30.79-40.00%
Burglary30.59200.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2515.3413.64%
Violence and sexual offences234.9227.78%
Other theft84.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft51.57-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.9833.33%
Robbery30.790.00%
Public order30.59-25.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-60.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.330.00%
Other theft123.540.00%
Bicycle theft122.360.00%
Vehicle crime52.360.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202428
April 202413
January 202418
December 202314
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20243
January 202427
December 202321
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20247
May 20241
April 202415
January 20246
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 20244
April 202422
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20248
March 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TW1 4LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Twickenham
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wharf Lane
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. King Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. A310
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Prado Path
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Holly Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Staten Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Station Yard
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
  • 12. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Water Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Garfield Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Embankment
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Saville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mary'S Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Craneford Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Lion Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Heath Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Craneford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. March Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Railway Approach
    Total1
    Drugs1