Crime in Heston Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,495 crimes were recorded in Heston Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Heston Central
- Questions about crime in Heston Central
- About this data
1,495 crimes were recorded in Heston Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 486 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heston Central has the 1,319th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heston Central | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,495 | 33,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.1 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,404 | 299,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heston Central was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,681 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,231). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 1,495 | 97.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,231 | 79.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,342 | 87.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,304 | 84.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,383 | 89.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,681 | 109.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,612 | 104.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,567 | 101.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,353 | 87.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 133 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heston Central 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, vehicle crime, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+65%) and vehicle crime (+56%). The largest falls were in robbery (-15%) and criminal damage and arson (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 486 | 31.6 | 0.92 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 381 | 24.7 | 1.61 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 7.1 | 0.85 | +65% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 6.3 | 1.28 | +56% |
| Public order | 89 | 5.8 | 0.87 | +41% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +5% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -14% |
| Drugs | 45 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.2 | 1.31 | -8% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.9 | 1.39 | -15% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.9 | 1.10 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +400% |
Violence and sexual offences in Heston Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heston Central recorded 486 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 32.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heston Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heston Central recorded 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heston Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heston Central recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heston Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heston Central recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heston Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heston Central recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heston Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heston Central recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heston Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heston Central recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heston Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heston Central recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heston Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heston Central recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Heston Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heston Central recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heston Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heston Central recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heston Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heston Central recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Heston Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heston Central recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heston Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heston Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heston Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heston Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heston Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heston East | 1,311 | 104.4 | +8% |
| Heston West | 2,013 | 122.9 | +27% |
| Hounslow West | 1,924 | 113.7 | +17% |
| Hounslow Central | 3,054 | 302.3 | +212% |
| Cranford | 1,455 | 97.2 | +0% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,745 | 105.9 | +9% |
| Hounslow East | 1,294 | 116.2 | +20% |
| Hounslow South | 766 | 55.8 | -42% |
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 Heston Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Upper Sutton Lane | 107 |
| On or near Bath Road | 99 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 81 |
| On or near Hunting Place | 65 |
| On or near Broad Walk | 54 |
| On or near Banksyard | 53 |
| On or near Springwell Road | 52 |
| On or near The Warren | 51 |
| On or near Heston Grange Lane | 49 |
| On or near Hounslow West | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heston Central 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 | 433 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 381 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 366 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Heston Central has an estimated population of 15,404. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heston Central sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heston Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.7% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% |
| Private rented homes | 30.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Heston Central a safe place to live?
Heston Central recorded 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Heston Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 486 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (381).
Is crime in Heston Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heston Central was up 21% on the year before: 1,495 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,231 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heston Central?
Heston Central 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 Heston Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.