Crime in Hillingdon East: statistics, rates and trends
1,196 crimes were recorded in Hillingdon East in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hillingdon East at a glance
- Crime trends in Hillingdon East
- Types of crime in Hillingdon East
- Hillingdon East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hillingdon East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hillingdon East
- Demographics of Hillingdon East
- Questions about crime in Hillingdon East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (389), anti-social behaviour (275) and vehicle crime (131) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,244th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hillingdon East | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,196 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.7 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,169 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hillingdon East peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,396 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,009). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,196 | 69.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,246 | 72.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,280 | 74.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,009 | 58.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,151 | 67.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,396 | 81.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,346 | 78.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,272 | 74.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,175 | 68.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 101 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 98 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hillingdon East recorded notably more vehicle crime (53% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (68% below) and criminal damage and arson (65% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 35 to 52 and public order rose from 72 to 89, while criminal damage and arson fell from 97 to 40 and shoplifting fell from 100 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 389 | 22.7 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 275 | 16.0 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Public order | 89 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Drugs | 62 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Other theft | 62 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +49% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -59% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hillingdon East; the highest is Uxbridge (185.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ickenham & South Harefield (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillingdon East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon West | 1,254 | 126.7 | +82% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | -5% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,346 | 107.9 | +55% |
| Uxbridge | 3,486 | 185.3 | +166% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 609 | 40.4 | -42% |
| Wood End | 3,121 | 148.2 | +113% |
| Yiewsley | 1,943 | 145.9 | +109% |
| Belmore | 1,441 | 86.0 | +23% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Hillingdon East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Butler Street | 55 |
| On or near Sutton Court Road | 38 |
| On or near Heath Road | 36 |
| On or near Wilkinson Close | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Festival Close | 31 |
| On or near Floriston Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Hewens Road | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
Of the 921 crimes in Hillingdon East with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 275 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 315 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 311 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hillingdon East has an estimated population of 17,169 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%), less social housing (13%, against 17%) and a younger population (15%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hillingdon East average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hillingdon East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hillingdon East a safe place to live?
Hillingdon East recorded 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,244th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hillingdon East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 389 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (275).
Is crime in Hillingdon East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillingdon East was down 4% on the year before: 1,196 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,246 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hillingdon East?
About 17,169 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hillingdon East?
Hillingdon 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.