Crime in Heathrow Villages: statistics, rates and trends
8,093 crimes were recorded in Heathrow Villages in the 12 months to August 2026, 457.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heathrow Villages at a glance
- Crime trends in Heathrow Villages
- Types of crime in Heathrow Villages
- Heathrow Villages compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heathrow Villages
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heathrow Villages
- Demographics of Heathrow Villages
- Questions about crime in Heathrow Villages
- About this data
Crime map
Other crime (1,729), anti-social behaviour (1,647) and violence and sexual offences (1,415) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 21st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Heathrow Villages | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 8,093 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 457.4 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,692 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heathrow Villages peaked in the year to August 2025 (8,192 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (4,279). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 8,093 | 457.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 8,192 | 463.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 7,753 | 438.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,574 | 371.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,108 | 345.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,279 | 241.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,277 | 298.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,965 | 337.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,013 | 339.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 750 |
| July 2026 | 674 |
| June 2026 | 650 |
| May 2026 | 656 |
| April 2026 | 639 |
| March 2026 | 647 |
| February 2026 | 653 |
| January 2026 | 650 |
| December 2025 | 733 |
| November 2025 | 659 |
| October 2025 | 689 |
| September 2025 | 693 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heathrow Villages recorded notably more other crime (46.2 times the national rate), other theft (11.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (6.8 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 41 to 66 and theft from the person rose from 109 to 134, while robbery fell from 46 to 34 and shoplifting fell from 361 to 272.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other crime | 1,729 | 97.7 | 2.1 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,647 | 93.1 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,415 | 80.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Other theft | 1,284 | 72.6 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 602 | 34.0 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Public order | 402 | 22.7 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 272 | 15.4 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 220 | 12.4 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Drugs | 185 | 10.5 | 3.3 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 134 | 7.6 | 1.7 | +23% |
| Burglary | 89 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 66 | 3.7 | 1.0 | +61% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.9 | 1.4 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Heathrow Villages has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heathrow Villages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkwell | 2,035 | 100.4 | -78% |
| West Drayton | 1,953 | 100.1 | -78% |
| Hayes Town | 2,601 | 154.7 | -66% |
| Yiewsley | 1,943 | 145.9 | -68% |
| Wood End | 3,121 | 148.2 | -68% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,346 | 107.9 | -76% |
| Belmore | 1,441 | 86.0 | -81% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | -86% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Heathrow Villages over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (1,692).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,692 |
| On or near Bedfont Court | 1,631 |
| On or near Conway Road | 697 |
| On or near Parking Area | 529 |
| On or near Prison | 411 |
| On or near Heathrow Central Bus Station | 274 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 175 |
| On or near Bath Road | 162 |
| On or near Stratford Road | 162 |
| On or near Pinglestone Close | 139 |
Of the 6,446 crimes in Heathrow Villages with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,647 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,172 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,270 | 19.7% | 34.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 704 | 10.9% | 0.5% |
| Under investigation | 678 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 609 | 9.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 373 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 316 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 167 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 69 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 34 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Heathrow Villages has an estimated population of 17,692 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (46%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (7.0%, against 3.4%) and a younger population (8.8%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heathrow Villages average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heathrow Villages | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heathrow Villages a safe place to live?
Heathrow Villages recorded 457.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 21st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Heathrow Villages?
Other crime was the most common category, with 1,729 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,647).
Is crime in Heathrow Villages going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heathrow Villages was down 1% on the year before: 8,093 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 8,192 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heathrow Villages?
About 17,692 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heathrow Villages?
Heathrow Villages 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.