Crime in Hillingdon East: statistics, rates and trends

1,200 crimes were recorded in Hillingdon East in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 388 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hillingdon East has the 2,225th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hillingdon East was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,443 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,037). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hillingdon 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 vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in burglary (+48%) and public order (+42%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-58%) and shoplifting (-49%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hillingdon East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hillingdon East recorded 388 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hillingdon East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hillingdon East recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hillingdon East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hillingdon East recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hillingdon East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hillingdon East recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hillingdon East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hillingdon East recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hillingdon East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hillingdon East recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hillingdon East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hillingdon East recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hillingdon East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hillingdon East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hillingdon East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hillingdon East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hillingdon East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hillingdon East recorded 20 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hillingdon East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hillingdon East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hillingdon East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hillingdon East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hillingdon East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hillingdon East recorded 6 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hillingdon East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hillingdon East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hillingdon East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hillingdon East.

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 Hillingdon East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hillingdon 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.

Hillingdon East has an estimated population of 17,169. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hillingdon East sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hillingdon East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.