Crime in Heston Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,494 crimes were recorded in Heston Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heston Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Heston Central
- Types of crime in Heston Central
- Heston Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heston Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heston Central
- Demographics of Heston Central
- Questions about crime in Heston Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (481), anti-social behaviour (390) and shoplifting (101) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,309th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Heston Central | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,494 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.0 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,404 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heston Central peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,652 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,245). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,494 | 97.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,245 | 80.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,334 | 86.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,311 | 85.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,378 | 89.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,652 | 107.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,623 | 105.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,596 | 103.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,350 | 87.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| July 2026 | 123 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 130 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 125 |
| October 2025 | 163 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heston Central recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (65% above the national rate), robbery (33% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (57% below) and shoplifting (22% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 62 to 100 and shoplifting rose from 73 to 101, while criminal damage and arson fell from 66 to 45 and robbery fell from 35 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 481 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 390 | 25.3 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 6.6 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +61% |
| Public order | 94 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 85 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Drugs | 43 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 2.1 | 1.7 | -8% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.8 | 1.4 | -20% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heston Central; the highest is Hounslow Central (288.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Hounslow South (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heston Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heston East | 1,342 | 106.9 | +10% |
| Heston West | 1,967 | 120.1 | +24% |
| Hounslow West | 1,913 | 113.0 | +17% |
| Hounslow Central | 2,918 | 288.9 | +198% |
| Cranford | 1,438 | 96.1 | -1% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,755 | 106.5 | +10% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +21% |
| Hounslow South | 768 | 56.0 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Heston Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Upper Sutton Lane” (101).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Upper Sutton Lane | 101 |
| On or near Bath Road | 89 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 77 |
| On or near Hunting Place | 67 |
| On or near Banksyard | 57 |
| On or near Broad Walk | 54 |
| On or near Springwell Road | 50 |
| On or near Vicarage Farm Road | 50 |
| On or near The Warren | 49 |
| On or near Old Park Mews | 47 |
Of the 1,104 crimes in Heston Central with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 390 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 423 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 370 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Heston Central has an estimated population of 15,404 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heston Central average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heston Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heston Central a safe place to live?
Heston Central recorded 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,309th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Heston Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 481 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (390).
Is crime in Heston Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heston Central was up 20% on the year before: 1,494 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,245 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heston Central?
About 15,404 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heston Central?
Heston Central 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.