Crime in Chiswick Homefields: statistics, rates and trends
1,233 crimes were recorded in Chiswick Homefields in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chiswick Homefields at a glance
- Crime trends in Chiswick Homefields
- Types of crime in Chiswick Homefields
- Chiswick Homefields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chiswick Homefields
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chiswick Homefields
- Demographics of Chiswick Homefields
- Questions about crime in Chiswick Homefields
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (257), anti-social behaviour (236) and vehicle crime (222) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,685th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Chiswick Homefields | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,233 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.7 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,558 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chiswick Homefields of any year here (1,233 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,233 | 84.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,480 | 101.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,641 | 112.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,684 | 115.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,496 | 102.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,574 | 108.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,624 | 111.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,663 | 114.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,533 | 105.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 90 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chiswick Homefields recorded notably more bicycle theft (5.6 times the national rate), vehicle crime (3.1 times the national rate) and burglary (60% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (59% below) and violence and sexual offences (48% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 94 to 120, while robbery fell from 45 to 20 and criminal damage and arson fell from 87 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 17.7 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 236 | 16.2 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 222 | 15.2 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Other theft | 120 | 8.2 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Burglary | 83 | 5.7 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 4.7 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 67 | 4.6 | 0.8 | -23% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -54% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.9 | 1.7 | -35% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -56% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chiswick Homefields; the highest is Chiswick Gunnersbury (153.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Chiswick Riverside (73.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiswick Homefields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick Gunnersbury | 2,026 | 153.7 | +81% |
| Chiswick Riverside | 694 | 73.2 | -14% |
| Brentford East | 1,068 | 111.8 | +32% |
| Brentford West | 699 | 111.2 | +31% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,188 | 144.2 | +70% |
| Isleworth | 1,174 | 89.1 | +5% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -4% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Chiswick Homefields over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 75 |
| On or near Orchard Place | 72 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 50 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Turnham Green | 34 |
| On or near Chiswick High Road | 32 |
| On or near Langham Place | 30 |
| On or near B409 | 27 |
| On or near Alexandra Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Edensor Road | 26 |
Of the 997 crimes in Chiswick Homefields with a recorded outcome, 58% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 236 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 576 | 57.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 19.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further 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% |
Chiswick Homefields has an estimated population of 14,558 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (62%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.3%, against 18.2%) and more private renting (30%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chiswick Homefields average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chiswick Homefields | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 62.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chiswick Homefields a safe place to live?
Chiswick Homefields recorded 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,685th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Chiswick Homefields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (236).
Is crime in Chiswick Homefields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chiswick Homefields was down 17% on the year before: 1,233 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,480 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chiswick Homefields?
About 14,558 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chiswick Homefields?
Chiswick Homefields 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.