Crime in Hayes & Coney Hall: statistics, rates and trends
886 crimes were recorded in Hayes & Coney Hall in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hayes & Coney Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Hayes & Coney Hall
- Types of crime in Hayes & Coney Hall
- Hayes & Coney Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hayes & Coney Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hayes & Coney Hall
- Demographics of Hayes & Coney Hall
- Questions about crime in Hayes & Coney Hall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (227), anti-social behaviour (154) and vehicle crime (148) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,943rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hayes & Coney Hall | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 886 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,036 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hayes & Coney Hall peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,103 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (838). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 886 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 838 | 49.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 850 | 49.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 865 | 50.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 842 | 49.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 949 | 55.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,103 | 64.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,034 | 60.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 956 | 56.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hayes & Coney Hall recorded notably more vehicle crime (75% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (61% below) and criminal damage and arson (61% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 46 to 70 and shoplifting rose from 46 to 60, while criminal damage and arson fell from 83 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 13.3 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 9.0 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 148 | 8.7 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Other theft | 70 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Public order | 54 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Burglary | 45 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hayes & Coney Hall; the highest is Bromley Town (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest West Wickham and Bickley & Sundridge (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hayes & Coney Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wickham | 771 | 51.1 | -2% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,281 | 73.7 | +42% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 937 | 59.6 | +15% |
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +275% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 987 | 51.1 | -2% |
| Kelsey & Eden Park | 1,508 | 89.3 | +72% |
| Farnborough & Crofton | 1,296 | 68.7 | +32% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,717 | 107.2 | +106% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Hayes & Coney Hall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 40 |
| On or near Larkfield Close | 25 |
| On or near B265 | 24 |
| On or near Station Approach | 23 |
| On or near Albertine Grove | 18 |
| On or near Shoreham Way | 15 |
| On or near Gates Green Road | 12 |
Of the 732 crimes in Hayes & Coney Hall with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 154 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 365 | 49.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 182 | 24.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Hayes & Coney Hall has an estimated population of 17,036 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.6%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hayes & Coney Hall average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hayes & Coney Hall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hayes & Coney Hall a safe place to live?
Hayes & Coney Hall recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,943rd 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 Hayes & Coney Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (154).
Is crime in Hayes & Coney Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hayes & Coney Hall was up 6% on the year before: 886 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 838 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hayes & Coney Hall?
About 17,036 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hayes & Coney Hall?
Hayes & Coney Hall 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.