Crime in Eastcote: statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in Eastcote in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (286), violence and sexual offences (247) and vehicle crime (135) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,479th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Eastcote | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,118 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.9 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,493 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastcote peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,292 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,035). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,118 | 63.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,194 | 68.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,035 | 59.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,101 | 62.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,068 | 61.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,158 | 66.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,292 | 73.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,196 | 68.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,106 | 63.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eastcote recorded notably more vehicle crime (55% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (59% below). On the year before, public order rose from 38 to 58 and burglary rose from 48 to 60, while theft from the person fell from 44 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 67 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 286 | 16.3 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 14.1 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 135 | 7.7 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 6.4 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Other theft | 90 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 60 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Public order | 58 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.7 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.2 | 1.7 | -52% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 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 Eastcote; the highest is South Ruislip (91.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Ickenham & South Harefield (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastcote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Manor | 460 | 45.1 | -29% |
| Ruislip | 1,207 | 73.0 | +14% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +43% |
| Northwood Hills | 849 | 66.3 | +4% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 609 | 40.4 | -37% |
| Northwood | 742 | 65.8 | +3% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | +9% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Eastcote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 136 |
| On or near Eastcote | 72 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Hale End Close | 56 |
| On or near Hawthorne Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Yeomans Acre | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Whitby Road | 22 |
| On or near Oxford Drive | 20 |
| On or near Green Lawns | 15 |
Of the 832 crimes in Eastcote with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 286 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 408 | 49.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 200 | 24.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Eastcote has an estimated population of 17,493 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastcote average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eastcote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastcote a safe place to live?
Eastcote recorded 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,479th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Eastcote?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (247).
Is crime in Eastcote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastcote was down 6% on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,194 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastcote?
About 17,493 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastcote?
Eastcote 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.