Crime in Colham & Cowley: statistics, rates and trends
2,371 crimes were recorded in Colham & Cowley in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Colham & Cowley at a glance
- Crime trends in Colham & Cowley
- Types of crime in Colham & Cowley
- Colham & Cowley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Colham & Cowley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Colham & Cowley
- Population and deprivation in Colham & Cowley
- Questions about crime in Colham & Cowley
- About this data
2,371 crimes were recorded in Colham & Cowley in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 886 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Colham & Cowley has the 1,031st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Colham & Cowley | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,371 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.0 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,744 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Colham & Cowley was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,564 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,166). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 2,371 | 109.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,405 | 110.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,166 | 99.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,245 | 103.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,324 | 106.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,468 | 113.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,564 | 117.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,182 | 100.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,194 | 100.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 184 |
| June 2026 | 210 |
| May 2026 | 236 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 167 |
| February 2026 | 163 |
| January 2026 | 209 |
| December 2025 | 198 |
| November 2025 | 199 |
| October 2025 | 222 |
| September 2025 | 206 |
| August 2025 | 208 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Colham & Cowley 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+82%) and drugs (+48%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-39%) and other crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 886 | 40.7 | 1.19 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 521 | 24.0 | 1.56 | +13% |
| Public order | 153 | 7.0 | 1.06 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 149 | 6.9 | 1.39 | -18% |
| Other theft | 134 | 6.2 | 0.96 | -12% |
| Drugs | 126 | 5.8 | 1.77 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -39% |
| Burglary | 75 | 3.4 | 0.98 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 66 | 3.0 | 1.80 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +82% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.6 | 0.76 | -38% |
| Robbery | 33 | 1.5 | 1.12 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.7 | 0.89 | +78% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 0.38 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Colham & Cowley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Colham & Cowley recorded 886 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Colham & Cowley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Colham & Cowley recorded 521 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Colham & Cowley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Colham & Cowley recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Colham & Cowley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Colham & Cowley recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Colham & Cowley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Colham & Cowley recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Colham & Cowley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Colham & Cowley recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Colham & Cowley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Colham & Cowley recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Colham & Cowley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Colham & Cowley recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Colham & Cowley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Colham & Cowley recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Colham & Cowley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Colham & Cowley recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Colham & Cowley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Colham & Cowley recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Colham & Cowley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Colham & Cowley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Colham & Cowley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Colham & Cowley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Colham & Cowley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Colham & Cowley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Colham & Cowley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Colham & Cowley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colham & Cowley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiewsley | 1,973 | 148.1 | +36% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,252 | 126.5 | +16% |
| Uxbridge | 3,508 | 186.4 | +71% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | -36% |
| West Drayton | 1,988 | 101.9 | -7% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | -40% |
| Wood End | 3,100 | 147.2 | +35% |
| Hayes Town | 2,671 | 158.8 | +46% |
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 Colham & Cowley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 308 |
| On or near Colham Green Road | 208 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 72 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 66 |
| On or near The Chantry | 59 |
| On or near High Road | 40 |
| On or near Hornbill Close | 35 |
| On or near Maygoods Close | 35 |
| On or near Pield Heath Road | 35 |
| On or near Benbow Waye | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Colham & Cowley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 703 | 29.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 590 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 521 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 231 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 138 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 84 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
Colham & Cowley has an estimated population of 21,744. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Colham & Cowley sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Colham & Cowley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.4% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% |
| Private rented homes | 26.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Colham & Cowley a safe place to live?
Colham & Cowley recorded 109.0 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 Colham & Cowley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 886 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (521).
Is crime in Colham & Cowley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colham & Cowley was down 1% on the year before: 2,371 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,405 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Colham & Cowley?
Colham & Cowley 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 Colham & Cowley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.