Crime in Bedfont: statistics, rates and trends
1,437 crimes were recorded in Bedfont in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (550), anti-social behaviour (345) and other theft (104) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,377th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bedfont | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,437 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.6 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,189 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bedfont peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,584 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,245). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,437 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,359 | 89.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,245 | 82.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,584 | 104.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,279 | 84.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,420 | 93.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,495 | 98.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,440 | 94.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,377 | 90.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 119 |
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 101 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 170 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bedfont recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (48% above the national rate) and burglary (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (81% below) and other crime (38% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 76 to 104 and violence and sexual offences rose from 447 to 550, while criminal damage and arson fell from 82 to 64 and vehicle crime fell from 92 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 550 | 36.2 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 345 | 22.7 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Other theft | 104 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Public order | 92 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Burglary | 68 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.6 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bedfont; the highest is Feltham West (120.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Hanworth Village (85.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedfont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feltham West | 2,063 | 120.6 | +28% |
| Feltham North | 1,523 | 96.4 | +2% |
| Hanworth Park | 1,233 | 103.6 | +10% |
| Cranford | 1,438 | 96.1 | +2% |
| Hanworth Village | 1,355 | 85.5 | -10% |
| Hounslow West | 1,913 | 113.0 | +19% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,755 | 106.5 | +13% |
| Heston Central | 1,494 | 97.0 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Bedfont over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wooldridge Close” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wooldridge Close | 127 |
| On or near New Road | 106 |
| On or near Hatchett Road | 76 |
| On or near Lewin Terrace | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 72 |
| On or near Staines Road | 63 |
| On or near Sandy Drive | 45 |
| On or near Bedfont Close | 40 |
| On or near Bedfont Road | 36 |
| On or near Spinney Drive | 29 |
Of the 1,092 crimes in Bedfont with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 345 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 390 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 386 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Bedfont has an estimated population of 15,189 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bedfont average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bedfont | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bedfont a safe place to live?
Bedfont recorded 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,377th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bedfont?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 550 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (345).
Is crime in Bedfont going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedfont was up 6% on the year before: 1,437 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,359 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bedfont?
About 15,189 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bedfont?
Bedfont is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.