Crime in Heston East: statistics, rates and trends
1,342 crimes were recorded in Heston East in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heston East at a glance
- Crime trends in Heston East
- Types of crime in Heston East
- Heston East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heston East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heston East
- Demographics of Heston East
- Questions about crime in Heston East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (408), anti-social behaviour (243) and shoplifting (138) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,079th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Heston East | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,342 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.9 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,555 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heston East peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,354 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,160). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,342 | 106.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,160 | 92.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,354 | 107.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,219 | 97.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,176 | 93.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,248 | 99.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,267 | 100.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,269 | 101.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,224 | 97.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| July 2026 | 133 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 128 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heston East recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (79% above the national rate) and robbery (64% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (37% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 59 to 97 and shoplifting rose from 95 to 138, while theft from the person fell from 29 to 21 and drugs fell from 51 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 408 | 32.5 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 243 | 19.4 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 138 | 11.0 | 8.5 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 8.9 | 5.0 | +35% |
| Other theft | 97 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +64% |
| Public order | 91 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 66 | 5.3 | 3.6 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -22% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.2 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.7 | 1.7 | -28% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heston East; 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 East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heston Central | 1,494 | 97.0 | -9% |
| Hounslow Central | 2,918 | 288.9 | +170% |
| Heston West | 1,967 | 120.1 | +12% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +10% |
| Hounslow West | 1,913 | 113.0 | +6% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -24% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,755 | 106.5 | 0% |
| Hounslow South | 768 | 56.0 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Heston East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (189).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 189 |
| On or near Biscoe Close | 98 |
| On or near Lime Tree Road | 82 |
| On or near Walnut Tree Road | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Lampton Road | 62 |
| On or near Nobel Corner | 52 |
| On or near Eldon Avenue | 48 |
| On or near King'S Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Ferraro Close | 34 |
Of the 1,099 crimes in Heston East with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 243 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 439 | 39.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 327 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Heston East has an estimated population of 12,555 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%) and more students (12.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heston East average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heston East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heston East a safe place to live?
Heston East recorded 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,079th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Heston East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 408 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (243).
Is crime in Heston East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heston East was up 16% on the year before: 1,342 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,160 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heston East?
About 12,555 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heston East?
Heston East 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.