Crime in Eastcote: statistics, rates and trends
1,103 crimes were recorded in Eastcote in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eastcote at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastcote
- Types of crime in Eastcote
- Eastcote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eastcote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastcote
- Population and deprivation in Eastcote
- Questions about crime in Eastcote
- About this data
1,103 crimes were recorded in Eastcote in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 286 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eastcote has the 2,489th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eastcote | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,103 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.1 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,493 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eastcote was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,325 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,021). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,103 | 63.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,225 | 70.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,021 | 58.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,073 | 61.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,071 | 61.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,182 | 67.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,325 | 75.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,159 | 66.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,121 | 64.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eastcote 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.
The largest increases were in public order (+54%) and drugs (+25%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-53%) and criminal damage and arson (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 286 | 16.3 | 1.07 | -6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 13.4 | 0.39 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 7.7 | 1.56 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 6.2 | 0.75 | -12% |
| Other theft | 93 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +7% |
| Public order | 60 | 3.4 | 0.52 | +54% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.3 | 0.94 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -31% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.1 | 0.68 | -53% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.9 | 0.63 | -21% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.6 | 0.27 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Eastcote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastcote recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Eastcote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastcote recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eastcote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastcote recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eastcote
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastcote recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eastcote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastcote recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eastcote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastcote recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eastcote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastcote recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eastcote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastcote recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eastcote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastcote recorded 30 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eastcote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastcote recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eastcote
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastcote recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eastcote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastcote recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eastcote
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eastcote recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eastcote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastcote recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 Eastcote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eastcote.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastcote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Manor | 467 | 45.8 | -27% |
| Ruislip | 1,195 | 72.3 | +15% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +44% |
| Northwood Hills | 859 | 67.1 | +6% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 608 | 40.4 | -36% |
| Northwood | 778 | 69.0 | +9% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | +11% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | +4% |
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 Eastcote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 125 |
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Eastcote | 66 |
| On or near Hale End Close | 55 |
| On or near Hawthorne Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Yeomans Acre | 26 |
| On or near Whitby Road | 24 |
| On or near Oxford Drive | 20 |
| On or near Coleridge Drive | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastcote 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 | 413 | 37.4% |
| Not recorded | 286 | 25.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Eastcote has an estimated population of 17,493. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastcote sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eastcote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Eastcote a safe place to live?
Eastcote recorded 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Eastcote?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (235).
Is crime in Eastcote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastcote was down 10% on the year before: 1,103 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,225 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eastcote?
Eastcote 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 Eastcote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.