Crime in Chiswick Gunnersbury: statistics, rates and trends
2,026 crimes were recorded in Chiswick Gunnersbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 153.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chiswick Gunnersbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Chiswick Gunnersbury
- Types of crime in Chiswick Gunnersbury
- Chiswick Gunnersbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chiswick Gunnersbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chiswick Gunnersbury
- Demographics of Chiswick Gunnersbury
- Questions about crime in Chiswick Gunnersbury
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (382), violence and sexual offences (370) and anti-social behaviour (316) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 401st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Chiswick Gunnersbury | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,026 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.7 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,180 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chiswick Gunnersbury peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,166 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,730). 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 | 2,026 | 153.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,968 | 149.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,166 | 164.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,005 | 152.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,730 | 131.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,911 | 145.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,800 | 136.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,019 | 153.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,941 | 147.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 127 |
| July 2026 | 162 |
| June 2026 | 181 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 168 |
| March 2026 | 174 |
| February 2026 | 162 |
| January 2026 | 167 |
| December 2025 | 156 |
| November 2025 | 159 |
| October 2025 | 179 |
| September 2025 | 225 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chiswick Gunnersbury recorded notably more vehicle crime (4.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.4 times the national rate) and theft from the person (3.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (47% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 274 to 382 and other theft rose from 151 to 186, while criminal damage and arson fell from 100 to 47 and bicycle theft fell from 49 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 382 | 29.0 | 8.5 | +39% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 370 | 28.1 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 316 | 24.0 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 315 | 23.9 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Other theft | 186 | 14.1 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Burglary | 98 | 7.4 | 3.6 | +21% |
| Public order | 91 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 5.5 | 1.7 | +9% |
| Drugs | 52 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.9 | 1.4 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 2.3 | 0.8 | -39% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Chiswick Gunnersbury has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiswick Gunnersbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick Riverside | 694 | 73.2 | -52% |
| Chiswick Homefields | 1,233 | 84.7 | -45% |
| Brentford East | 1,068 | 111.8 | -27% |
| Brentford West | 699 | 111.2 | -28% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,188 | 144.2 | -6% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -47% |
| Isleworth | 1,174 | 89.1 | -42% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Chiswick Gunnersbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (198).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 198 |
| On or near Bleak House Lane | 130 |
| On or near Ridgeway Drive | 82 |
| On or near Bourne Place | 74 |
| On or near Chiswick High Road | 66 |
| On or near Mills Row | 66 |
| On or near Acton Lane | 65 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 64 |
| On or near Bishops Close | 51 |
| On or near Surrey Crescent | 51 |
Of the 1,710 crimes in Chiswick Gunnersbury with a recorded outcome, 59% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 316 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,017 | 59.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 319 | 18.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 155 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 95 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 72 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Chiswick Gunnersbury has an estimated population of 13,180 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (45%, against 23%), more private renting (37%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (60%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chiswick Gunnersbury average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chiswick Gunnersbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 59.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chiswick Gunnersbury a safe place to live?
Chiswick Gunnersbury recorded 153.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 401st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Chiswick Gunnersbury?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 382 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (370).
Is crime in Chiswick Gunnersbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chiswick Gunnersbury was up 3% on the year before: 2,026 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,968 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chiswick Gunnersbury?
About 13,180 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chiswick Gunnersbury?
Chiswick Gunnersbury 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.