Crime in Harefield Village: statistics, rates and trends
503 crimes were recorded in Harefield Village in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Harefield Village at a glance
- Crime trends in Harefield Village
- Types of crime in Harefield Village
- Harefield Village compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harefield Village
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harefield Village
- Demographics of Harefield Village
- Questions about crime in Harefield Village
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (168), violence and sexual offences (140) and vehicle crime (39) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,786th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Harefield Village | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 503 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.4 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,182 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harefield Village peaked in the year to August 2020 (807 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (428). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 503 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 477 | 77.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 428 | 69.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 457 | 73.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 470 | 76.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 564 | 91.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 807 | 130.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 508 | 82.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 455 | 73.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
Compared with England and Wales, Harefield Village recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (77% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (50% below) and other theft (42% below). On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 31 and anti-social behaviour rose from 117 to 168, while criminal damage and arson fell from 60 to 21 and burglary fell from 29 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 27.2 | 15.4 | +44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 22.6 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Public order | 31 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +55% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -65% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Harefield Village; the highest is Uxbridge (185.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ickenham & South Harefield (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harefield Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | 742 | 65.8 | -19% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 609 | 40.4 | -50% |
| Ruislip | 1,207 | 73.0 | -10% |
| Northwood Hills | 849 | 66.3 | -19% |
| Ruislip Manor | 460 | 45.1 | -45% |
| Eastcote | 1,118 | 63.9 | -21% |
| Uxbridge | 3,486 | 185.3 | +128% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,254 | 126.7 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Harefield Village over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Harvil Road” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harvil Road | 34 |
| On or near Dovedale Close | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near Fallowfield Close | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Manor Court | 22 |
| On or near Sanctuary Close | 18 |
| On or near Sullivan Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 16 |
Of the 335 crimes in Harefield Village with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 168 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 111 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 10.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Harefield Village has an estimated population of 6,182 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harefield Village average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Harefield Village | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Harefield Village a safe place to live?
Harefield Village recorded 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,786th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Harefield Village?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (140).
Is crime in Harefield Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harefield Village was up 5% on the year before: 503 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 477 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harefield Village?
About 6,182 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harefield Village?
Harefield Village 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.