Crime in Harefield Village: statistics, rates and trends
500 crimes were recorded in Harefield Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Harefield Village
- Questions about crime in Harefield Village
- About this data
500 crimes were recorded in Harefield Village in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 166 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harefield Village has the 1,822nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harefield Village | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 500 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.9 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,182 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harefield Village was highest in the year to July 2020 (809 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (426). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 500 | 80.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 483 | 78.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 426 | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 467 | 75.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 468 | 75.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 572 | 92.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 809 | 130.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 491 | 79.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 458 | 74.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harefield Village 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.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+50%) and public order (+39%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-61%) and shoplifting (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 26.9 | 1.75 | +50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 22.3 | 0.65 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 7.1 | 1.45 | +13% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.9 | 0.57 | -61% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -12% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.6 | 1.01 | -29% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.7 | 0.84 | +467% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -50% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +0% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.5 | 1.08 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Harefield Village
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harefield Village recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 33.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Harefield Village
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harefield Village recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 27.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harefield Village
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harefield Village recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harefield Village
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harefield Village recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harefield Village
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harefield Village recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harefield Village
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harefield Village recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harefield Village
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harefield Village recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harefield Village
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harefield Village recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 467% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harefield Village
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harefield Village recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harefield Village
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harefield Village recorded 10 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harefield Village
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harefield Village recorded 9 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 200% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harefield Village
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harefield Village recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harefield Village
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harefield Village recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harefield Village
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harefield Village recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harefield Village, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harefield Village.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harefield Village |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | 778 | 69.0 | -15% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 608 | 40.4 | -50% |
| Ruislip | 1,195 | 72.3 | -11% |
| Northwood Hills | 859 | 67.1 | -17% |
| Ruislip Manor | 467 | 45.8 | -43% |
| Eastcote | 1,103 | 63.1 | -22% |
| Uxbridge | 3,508 | 186.4 | +131% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,252 | 126.5 | +56% |
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 Harefield Village over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harvil Road | 35 |
| On or near Dovedale Close | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Fallowfield Close | 23 |
| On or near Sanctuary Close | 21 |
| On or near Manor Court | 19 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 16 |
| On or near Sullivan Crescent | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harefield Village 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 166 | 33.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 128 | 25.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Harefield Village has an estimated population of 6,182. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harefield Village sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harefield Village |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% |
| Social rented homes | 19.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Harefield Village a safe place to live?
Harefield Village recorded 80.9 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 Harefield Village?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (138).
Is crime in Harefield Village going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harefield Village was up 4% on the year before: 500 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 483 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harefield Village?
Harefield Village 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 Harefield Village. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.