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.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chiswick Homefields
- Questions about crime in Chiswick Homefields
- About this data
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.
| Measure | Chiswick Homefields | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,236 | 33,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.9 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,558 | 299,424 | 58,797,018 |
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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,236 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,475 | 101.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,701 | 116.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,661 | 114.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,470 | 101.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,579 | 108.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,617 | 111.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,673 | 114.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,536 | 105.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 110 |
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 type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 17.0 | 0.50 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 241 | 16.6 | 1.08 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 225 | 15.5 | 3.14 | -27% |
| Other theft | 120 | 8.2 | 1.29 | +26% |
| Burglary | 79 | 5.4 | 1.53 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 4.5 | 0.54 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 63 | 4.3 | 5.26 | -28% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.9 | 1.10 | -36% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.7 | 0.53 | -4% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.4 | 1.07 | -52% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +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.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chiswick Homefields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick Gunnersbury | 2,063 | 156.5 | +84% |
| Chiswick Riverside | 705 | 74.4 | -12% |
| Brentford East | 1,037 | 108.6 | +28% |
| Brentford West | 742 | 118.0 | +39% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,210 | 145.6 | +72% |
| Isleworth | 1,163 | 88.2 | +4% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,180 | 81.3 | -4% |
| Hounslow East | 1,294 | 116.2 | +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.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 81 |
| On or near Orchard Place | 68 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near Turnham Green | 35 |
| On or near Chiswick High Road | 31 |
| On or near Langham Place | 29 |
| On or near Alexandra Gardens | 28 |
| On or near B409 | 28 |
| On or near Stamford Brook | 28 |
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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 576 | 46.6% |
| Not recorded | 241 | 19.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
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.
| Measure | Chiswick Homefields |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 30.1% |
| 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.