Crime in Hayes Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,671 crimes were recorded in Hayes Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hayes Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Hayes Town
- Types of crime in Hayes Town
- Hayes Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hayes Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hayes Town
- Population and deprivation in Hayes Town
- Questions about crime in Hayes Town
- About this data
2,671 crimes were recorded in Hayes Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 627 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hayes Town has the 374th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hayes Town | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,671 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 158.8 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,818 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hayes Town was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,610 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,671). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 2,671 | 158.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,817 | 167.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,715 | 161.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,758 | 164.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,792 | 166.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,300 | 196.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,610 | 214.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,393 | 201.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,501 | 208.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 203 |
| June 2026 | 262 |
| May 2026 | 217 |
| April 2026 | 184 |
| March 2026 | 173 |
| February 2026 | 189 |
| January 2026 | 232 |
| December 2025 | 213 |
| November 2025 | 222 |
| October 2025 | 270 |
| September 2025 | 246 |
| August 2025 | 260 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hayes Town 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, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in robbery (+21%). The largest falls were in public order (-27%) and criminal damage and arson (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 627 | 37.3 | 1.09 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 626 | 37.2 | 2.43 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 323 | 19.2 | 2.32 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 195 | 11.6 | 2.35 | +8% |
| Other theft | 162 | 9.6 | 1.51 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 142 | 8.4 | 5.00 | -14% |
| Public order | 135 | 8.0 | 1.21 | -27% |
| Robbery | 111 | 6.6 | 4.89 | +21% |
| Burglary | 103 | 6.1 | 1.73 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -25% |
| Drugs | 79 | 4.7 | 1.44 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 2.2 | 2.67 | -8% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hayes Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hayes Town recorded 627 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hayes Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hayes Town recorded 626 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hayes Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hayes Town recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hayes Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hayes Town recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hayes Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hayes Town recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hayes Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hayes Town recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hayes Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hayes Town recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hayes Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hayes Town recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hayes Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hayes Town recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hayes Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hayes Town recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hayes Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hayes Town recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hayes Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hayes Town recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hayes Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hayes Town recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hayes Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hayes Town recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hayes Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hayes Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hayes Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End | 3,100 | 147.2 | -7% |
| Pinkwell | 2,070 | 102.2 | -36% |
| Belmore | 1,450 | 86.5 | -46% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | -59% |
| Yeading | 1,803 | 112.1 | -29% |
| Heathrow Villages | 8,099 | 457.8 | +188% |
| West Drayton | 1,988 | 101.9 | -36% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,371 | 109.0 | -31% |
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 Hayes Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 528 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 493 |
| On or near Station Approach | 132 |
| On or near Hayes And Harlington | 115 |
| On or near East Way | 100 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 84 |
| On or near Eastholme | 69 |
| On or near Western View | 68 |
| On or near Clarendon Road | 58 |
| On or near Trevor Road | 54 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hayes Town 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 | 1,036 | 38.8% |
| Not recorded | 626 | 23.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 499 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 210 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 134 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Hayes Town has an estimated population of 16,818. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hayes Town sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hayes Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.3% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Hayes Town a safe place to live?
Hayes Town recorded 158.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Hayes Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 627 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (626).
Is crime in Hayes Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hayes Town was down 5% on the year before: 2,671 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,817 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hayes Town?
Hayes Town 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 Hayes Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.