Crime in Hillingdon district: statistics, rates and trends

39,446 crimes were recorded in Hillingdon district in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 9,876 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Hillingdon district has the 50th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hillingdon district was highest in the year to July 2026 (39,446 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (33,742). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hillingdon district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+21%) and drugs (+21%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and theft from the person (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hillingdon district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hillingdon district recorded 9,876 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hillingdon district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hillingdon district recorded 8,722 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hillingdon district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hillingdon district recorded 3,530 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hillingdon district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hillingdon district recorded 3,270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hillingdon district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hillingdon district recorded 3,159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hillingdon district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hillingdon district recorded 2,189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hillingdon district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hillingdon district recorded 2,113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hillingdon district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hillingdon district recorded 1,507 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hillingdon district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hillingdon district recorded 1,493 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hillingdon district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hillingdon district recorded 1,441 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hillingdon district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hillingdon district recorded 982 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hillingdon district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hillingdon district recorded 712 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hillingdon district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hillingdon district recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hillingdon district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hillingdon district recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Hillingdon district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hillingdon district.

22 areas within Hillingdon district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Heathrow Villages had the highest rate (457.8 per 1,000) and Ickenham & South Harefield the lowest (40.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hillingdon district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hillingdon district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Hillingdon district has an estimated population of 329,185. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hillingdon district sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hillingdon district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.