Crime in Heston East: statistics, rates and trends
1,311 crimes were recorded in Heston East in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Heston East
- Questions about crime in Heston East
- About this data
1,311 crimes were recorded in Heston East in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 400 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heston East has the 1,135th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heston East | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,311 | 33,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.4 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,555 | 299,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heston East was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,330 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,175). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,311 | 104.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,175 | 93.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,330 | 105.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,228 | 97.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,186 | 94.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,288 | 102.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,205 | 96.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,282 | 102.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,219 | 97.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heston East 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in other theft (+66%) and burglary (+44%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-27%) and drugs (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 400 | 31.9 | 0.93 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 19.4 | 1.27 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 9.2 | 1.12 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 8.9 | 1.81 | +42% |
| Other theft | 93 | 7.4 | 1.16 | +66% |
| Public order | 92 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +14% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.2 | 1.46 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +12% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.2 | 0.97 | -20% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.2 | 1.65 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.8 | 2.13 | +69% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.8 | 1.04 | -27% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.82 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Heston East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heston East recorded 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heston East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heston East recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heston East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heston East recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heston East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heston East recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heston East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heston East recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heston East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heston East recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heston East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heston East recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heston East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heston East recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heston East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heston East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heston East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heston East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Heston East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heston East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Heston East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heston East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heston East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heston East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heston East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heston East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heston East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heston East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heston East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heston Central | 1,495 | 97.1 | -7% |
| Hounslow Central | 3,054 | 302.3 | +190% |
| Heston West | 2,013 | 122.9 | +18% |
| Hounslow East | 1,294 | 116.2 | +11% |
| Hounslow West | 1,924 | 113.7 | +9% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,180 | 81.3 | -22% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,745 | 105.9 | +1% |
| Hounslow South | 766 | 55.8 | -47% |
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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 166 |
| On or near Biscoe Close | 105 |
| On or near Lime Tree Road | 79 |
| On or near Walnut Tree Road | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Lampton Road | 62 |
| On or near Nobel Corner | 50 |
| On or near Eldon Avenue | 47 |
| On or near King'S Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Civic Street | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heston East 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 | 416 | 31.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 329 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 244 | 18.6% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 11.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Heston East has an estimated population of 12,555. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heston East sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heston East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% |
| Private rented homes | 34.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is Heston East a safe place to live?
Heston East recorded 104.4 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 East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (244).
Is crime in Heston East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heston East was up 12% on the year before: 1,311 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,175 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heston East?
Heston East 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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.