Total Crime Rate
103.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waldegrave Gardens area has the 11th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in South Twickenham , and the 128th highest crime rate of 595 local areas in Richmond upon Thames .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Waldegrave Gardens (TW1 4PQ) in the last 12 months was 103.3 per 1,000 residents and was 108.0% higher than the South Twickenham average (49.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waldegrave Gardens (TW1 4PQ), the main crime hotspot is near Holmes Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Upper Grotto Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Strawberry Hill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Chillingworth Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Strawberry Hill Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | River View Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Waldegrave Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Waldegrave Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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