Crime in Heathrow Villages: statistics, rates and trends
8,099 crimes were recorded in Heathrow Villages in the 12 months to July 2026, 457.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Heathrow Villages
- Questions about crime in Heathrow Villages
- About this data
8,099 crimes were recorded in Heathrow Villages in the 12 months to July 2026, 457.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was other crime, with 1,718 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heathrow Villages has the 21st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heathrow Villages | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 8,099 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 457.8 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,692 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heathrow Villages was highest in the year to July 2025 (8,189 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (4,210). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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 | 8,099 | 457.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 8,189 | 462.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 7,572 | 428.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 6,557 | 370.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,949 | 336.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,210 | 238.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,500 | 310.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,896 | 333.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 6,065 | 342.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 756 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heathrow Villages 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 other crime, anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+38%) and theft from the person (+35%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-27%) and burglary (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other crime | 1,718 | 97.1 | 45.98 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,647 | 93.1 | 6.07 | -10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,402 | 79.2 | 2.31 | -0% |
| Other theft | 1,281 | 72.4 | 11.32 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 592 | 33.5 | 6.79 | -1% |
| Public order | 407 | 23.0 | 3.46 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 269 | 15.2 | 1.84 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 245 | 13.8 | 2.04 | -15% |
| Drugs | 195 | 11.0 | 3.37 | +22% |
| Theft from the person | 143 | 8.1 | 4.78 | +35% |
| Burglary | 88 | 5.0 | 1.41 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 62 | 3.5 | 3.61 | +38% |
| Robbery | 37 | 2.1 | 1.55 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.7 | 0.89 | -7% |
Other crime in Heathrow Villages
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heathrow Villages recorded 1,718 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (97.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heathrow Villages
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heathrow Villages recorded 1,647 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (93.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Heathrow Villages
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heathrow Villages recorded 1,402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (79.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heathrow Villages
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heathrow Villages recorded 1,281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (72.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heathrow Villages
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heathrow Villages recorded 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heathrow Villages
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heathrow Villages recorded 407 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heathrow Villages
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heathrow Villages recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heathrow Villages
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heathrow Villages recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heathrow Villages
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heathrow Villages recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Heathrow Villages
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heathrow Villages recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heathrow Villages
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heathrow Villages recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heathrow Villages
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heathrow Villages recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heathrow Villages
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heathrow Villages recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Heathrow Villages
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heathrow Villages recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heathrow Villages, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heathrow Villages.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heathrow Villages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkwell | 2,070 | 102.2 | -78% |
| West Drayton | 1,988 | 101.9 | -78% |
| Hayes Town | 2,671 | 158.8 | -65% |
| Yiewsley | 1,973 | 148.1 | -68% |
| Wood End | 3,100 | 147.2 | -68% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,371 | 109.0 | -76% |
| Belmore | 1,450 | 86.5 | -81% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | -86% |
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 Heathrow Villages over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,692 |
| On or near Bedfont Court | 1,609 |
| On or near Conway Road | 688 |
| On or near Parking Area | 530 |
| On or near Prison | 408 |
| On or near Heathrow Central Bus Station | 269 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 175 |
| On or near Bath Road | 169 |
| On or near Stratford Road | 159 |
| On or near Pinglestone Close | 134 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heathrow Villages 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 | 2,208 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 1,647 | 20.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,297 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 648 | 8.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 637 | 7.9% |
| Local resolution | 636 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 368 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 348 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 136 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 79 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 39 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 0.3% |
Heathrow Villages has an estimated population of 17,692. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heathrow Villages sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heathrow Villages |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
Is Heathrow Villages a safe place to live?
Heathrow Villages recorded 457.8 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 Heathrow Villages?
Other crime was the most common category, with 1,718 reports in the 12 months to July 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: 8,099 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 8,189 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heathrow Villages?
Heathrow Villages 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 Heathrow Villages. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.