Crime in Heston West: statistics, rates and trends
1,967 crimes were recorded in Heston West in the 12 months to August 2026, 120.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heston West at a glance
- Crime trends in Heston West
- Types of crime in Heston West
- Heston West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heston West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heston West
- Demographics of Heston West
- Questions about crime in Heston West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (533), anti-social behaviour (390) and shoplifting (217) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 829th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Heston West | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,967 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.1 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,380 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heston West peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,067 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,448). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,967 | 120.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,981 | 120.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,067 | 126.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,733 | 105.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,448 | 88.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,507 | 92.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,711 | 104.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,515 | 92.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,564 | 95.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 154 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 207 |
| May 2026 | 175 |
| April 2026 | 182 |
| March 2026 | 156 |
| February 2026 | 171 |
| January 2026 | 165 |
| December 2025 | 153 |
| November 2025 | 163 |
| October 2025 | 172 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heston West recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate), robbery (2.3 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (34% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 50 to 69 and theft from the person rose from 46 to 58, while drugs fell from 82 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 533 | 32.5 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 390 | 23.8 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 217 | 13.2 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 204 | 12.5 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other theft | 119 | 7.3 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 117 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 69 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Drugs | 66 | 4.0 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 58 | 3.5 | 1.7 | +26% |
| Robbery | 51 | 3.1 | 1.4 | +16% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heston West; the highest is Hounslow Central (288.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Osterley & Spring Grove (81.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heston West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heston Central | 1,494 | 97.0 | -19% |
| Cranford | 1,438 | 96.1 | -20% |
| Heston East | 1,342 | 106.9 | -11% |
| Hounslow West | 1,913 | 113.0 | -6% |
| Hounslow Central | 2,918 | 288.9 | +141% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,755 | 106.5 | -11% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | -2% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Heston West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (284).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 284 |
| On or near Hayes Road | 176 |
| On or near Parklands Parade | 107 |
| On or near Gateway Court | 94 |
| On or near Convent Way | 81 |
| On or near Crane Lodge Road | 67 |
| On or near Dade Way | 62 |
| On or near Quinton Close | 58 |
| On or near The Vale | 54 |
| On or near Western Road | 48 |
Of the 1,577 crimes in Heston West with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% 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 | 721 | 45.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 455 | 28.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 103 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Heston West has an estimated population of 16,380 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%), more social housing (28%, against 17%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heston West average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heston West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Heston West a safe place to live?
Heston West recorded 120.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 829th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Heston West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 533 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (390).
Is crime in Heston West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heston West was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,967 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,981 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heston West?
About 16,380 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heston West?
Heston West 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.