Crime in Charville: statistics, rates and trends
857 crimes were recorded in Charville in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Charville at a glance
- Crime trends in Charville
- Types of crime in Charville
- Charville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Charville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Charville
- Demographics of Charville
- Questions about crime in Charville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (288), anti-social behaviour (199) and vehicle crime (95) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,382nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Charville | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 857 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.1 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,961 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Charville peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,018 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (737). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 857 | 66.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 907 | 70.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 737 | 56.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 761 | 58.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 758 | 58.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 912 | 70.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,018 | 78.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 786 | 60.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 787 | 60.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 98 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
Compared with England and Wales, Charville recorded notably more vehicle crime (47% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (77% below) and criminal damage and arson (67% below). On the year before, public order rose from 40 to 52 and shoplifting rose from 21 to 25, while criminal damage and arson fell from 65 to 29 and drugs fell from 38 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 288 | 22.2 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 199 | 15.4 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 7.3 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -55% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.9 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Charville.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Charville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End | 3,121 | 148.2 | +124% |
| Belmore | 1,441 | 86.0 | +30% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | +5% |
| Yeading | 1,842 | 114.5 | +73% |
| Hayes Town | 2,601 | 154.7 | +134% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,346 | 107.9 | +63% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,254 | 126.7 | +92% |
| Yiewsley | 1,943 | 145.9 | +121% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Charville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Newport Road” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newport Road | 46 |
| On or near Chesil Way | 40 |
| On or near Hayes End Close | 30 |
| On or near Woodstock Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Haystall Close | 25 |
| On or near Kingshill Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Westcombe Lodge Drive | 25 |
| On or near Woodrow Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Grosvenor Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Wrays Way | 21 |
Of the 658 crimes in Charville with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 199 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 242 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Charville has an estimated population of 12,961 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (12%, against 19%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Charville average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Charville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Charville a safe place to live?
Charville recorded 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,382nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Charville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 288 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (199).
Is crime in Charville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Charville was down 6% on the year before: 857 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 907 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Charville?
About 12,961 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Charville?
Charville 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.