Crime in Hayes Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,601 crimes were recorded in Hayes Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 154.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hayes Town
- Questions about crime in Hayes Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (630), anti-social behaviour (622) and shoplifting (304) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 395th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hayes Town | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,601 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.7 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,818 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hayes Town of any year here (2,601 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,601 | 154.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,843 | 169.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,747 | 163.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,725 | 162.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,784 | 165.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,217 | 191.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,596 | 213.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,441 | 204.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,488 | 207.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 190 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hayes Town recorded notably more robbery (4.8 times the national rate), theft from the person (4.6 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.8 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (35% below) and criminal damage and arson (29% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 88 to 111, while criminal damage and arson fell from 126 to 80 and public order fell from 188 to 129.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 630 | 37.5 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 622 | 37.0 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 304 | 18.1 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 175 | 10.4 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other theft | 164 | 9.8 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 131 | 7.8 | 1.7 | -24% |
| Public order | 129 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Robbery | 111 | 6.6 | 1.4 | +26% |
| Burglary | 103 | 6.1 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Drugs | 72 | 4.3 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hayes Town; the highest is Heathrow Villages (457.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Charville (66.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hayes Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End | 3,121 | 148.2 | -4% |
| Pinkwell | 2,035 | 100.4 | -35% |
| Belmore | 1,441 | 86.0 | -44% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | -57% |
| Yeading | 1,842 | 114.5 | -26% |
| Heathrow Villages | 8,093 | 457.4 | +196% |
| West Drayton | 1,953 | 100.1 | -35% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,346 | 107.9 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Hayes Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (502).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 502 |
| On or near Parking Area | 493 |
| On or near Station Approach | 120 |
| On or near Hayes And Harlington | 114 |
| On or near East Way | 107 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 87 |
| On or near Western View | 66 |
| On or near Eastholme | 63 |
| On or near Clarendon Road | 57 |
| On or near Trevor Road | 51 |
Of the 1,979 crimes in Hayes Town with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 622 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,010 | 51.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 493 | 24.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 135 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hayes Town has an estimated population of 16,818 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (6.3%, against 3.4%) and a younger population (7.0%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hayes Town average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hayes Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 43.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hayes Town a safe place to live?
Hayes Town recorded 154.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 395th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Hayes Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 630 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (622).
Is crime in Hayes Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hayes Town was down 9% on the year before: 2,601 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,843 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hayes Town?
About 16,818 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hayes Town?
Hayes Town 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.