Crime in Chiswick Homefields: statistics, rates and trends

1,236 crimes were recorded in Chiswick Homefields in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.

1,236 crimes were recorded in Chiswick Homefields in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 248 reports (20% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chiswick Homefields has the 1,657th highest crime rate.

MeasureChiswick HomefieldsHounslowEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 20261,23633,0765,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents84.9110.596.4
Change on previous 12 months-16%-0%-1%
Population14,558299,42458,797,018

Recorded crime in Chiswick Homefields was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,701 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,236). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 20261,23684.996.4
Year to July 20251,475101.397.1
Year to July 20241,701116.897.7
Year to July 20231,661114.15.2
Year to July 20221,470101.0101.3
Year to July 20211,579108.5102.1
Year to July 20201,617111.1101.9
Year to July 20191,673114.9101.5
Year to July 20181,536105.5100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 2026102
June 2026141
May 2026107
April 202690
March 2026117
February 202682
January 202681
December 202590
November 2025109
October 2025103
September 2025104
August 2025110

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chiswick Homefields 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 vehicle crime, other theft, burglary.

The largest increases were in other theft (+26%). The largest falls were in robbery (-52%) and criminal damage and arson (-40%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences24817.00.50-13%
Anti-social behaviour24116.61.08+2%
Vehicle crime22515.53.14-27%
Other theft1208.21.29+26%
Burglary795.41.53-19%
Shoplifting654.50.54-14%
Bicycle theft634.35.26-28%
Public order594.10.61-26%
Criminal damage and arson503.40.51-40%
Theft from the person271.91.10-36%
Drugs251.70.53-4%
Robbery211.41.07-52%
Other crime100.70.33-17%
Possession of weapons30.20.21+0%

Violence and sexual offences in Chiswick Homefields

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chiswick Homefields recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chiswick Homefields

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chiswick Homefields recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chiswick Homefields

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chiswick Homefields recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chiswick Homefields

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chiswick Homefields recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chiswick Homefields

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chiswick Homefields recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chiswick Homefields

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chiswick Homefields recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chiswick Homefields

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chiswick Homefields recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chiswick Homefields

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chiswick Homefields recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chiswick Homefields

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chiswick Homefields recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chiswick Homefields

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chiswick Homefields recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chiswick Homefields

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chiswick Homefields recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chiswick Homefields

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chiswick Homefields recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chiswick Homefields

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chiswick Homefields recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Chiswick Homefields

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chiswick Homefields recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chiswick Homefields, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chiswick Homefields.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Chiswick Homefields
Chiswick Gunnersbury2,063156.5+84%
Chiswick Riverside70574.4-12%
Brentford East1,037108.6+28%
Brentford West742118.0+39%
Syon & Brentford Lock2,210145.6+72%
Isleworth1,16388.2+4%
Osterley & Spring Grove1,18081.3-4%
Hounslow East1,294116.2+37%

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 Chiswick Homefields over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Sports/Recreation Area81
On or near Orchard Place68
On or near Shopping Area49
On or near Supermarket46
On or near Turnham Green35
On or near Chiswick High Road31
On or near Langham Place29
On or near Alexandra Gardens28
On or near B40928
On or near Stamford Brook28

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chiswick Homefields 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified57646.6%
Not recorded24119.5%
Unable to prosecute suspect19315.6%
Under investigation1199.6%
Status update unavailable604.9%
Awaiting court outcome211.7%
Court result unavailable90.7%
Local resolution70.6%
Action to be taken by another organisation40.3%
Formal action is not in the public interest20.2%
Offender given a caution20.2%
Further action is not in the public interest10.1%

Chiswick Homefields has an estimated population of 14,558. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chiswick Homefields sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureChiswick Homefields
Aged 0 to 1516.7%
Aged 16 to 6466.1%
Aged 65 and over17.3%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage55.4%
Social rented homes14.4%
Private rented homes30.1%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)7.3

Is Chiswick Homefields a safe place to live?

Chiswick Homefields recorded 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.

What is the most common crime in Chiswick Homefields?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (241).

Is crime in Chiswick Homefields going up or down?

Recorded crime in Chiswick Homefields was down 16% on the year before: 1,236 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,475 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Chiswick Homefields?

Chiswick Homefields is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.

How are these crime rates calculated?

Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.

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 Chiswick Homefields. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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

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