Crime in Hillingdon West: statistics, rates and trends
1,252 crimes were recorded in Hillingdon West in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hillingdon West at a glance
- Crime trends in Hillingdon West
- Types of crime in Hillingdon West
- Hillingdon West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hillingdon West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hillingdon West
- Population and deprivation in Hillingdon West
- Questions about crime in Hillingdon West
- About this data
1,252 crimes were recorded in Hillingdon West in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 309 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hillingdon West has the 736th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hillingdon West | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,252 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.5 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,899 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hillingdon West was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,498 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,147). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 1,252 | 126.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,147 | 115.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,169 | 118.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,295 | 130.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,357 | 137.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,284 | 129.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,393 | 140.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,498 | 151.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,291 | 130.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hillingdon West 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+59%) and public order (+48%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-55%) and robbery (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 31.2 | 0.91 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 295 | 29.8 | 1.94 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 141 | 14.2 | 1.72 | +13% |
| Other theft | 89 | 9.0 | 1.41 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 8.6 | 1.74 | +9% |
| Public order | 80 | 8.1 | 1.22 | +48% |
| Theft from the person | 70 | 7.1 | 4.19 | +37% |
| Drugs | 62 | 6.3 | 1.92 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -55% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.5 | 1.29 | +45% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.6 | 1.20 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +20% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.37 | -70% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hillingdon West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hillingdon West recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hillingdon West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hillingdon West recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hillingdon West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hillingdon West recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hillingdon West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hillingdon West recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hillingdon West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hillingdon West recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hillingdon West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hillingdon West recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hillingdon West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hillingdon West recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hillingdon West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hillingdon West recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hillingdon West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hillingdon West recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hillingdon West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hillingdon West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hillingdon West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hillingdon West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hillingdon West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hillingdon West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hillingdon West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hillingdon West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hillingdon West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hillingdon West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hillingdon West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hillingdon West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillingdon West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | 3,508 | 186.4 | +47% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | -45% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,371 | 109.0 | -14% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | -48% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 608 | 40.4 | -68% |
| Yiewsley | 1,973 | 148.1 | +17% |
| Wood End | 3,100 | 147.2 | +16% |
| West Drayton | 1,988 | 101.9 | -19% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 259 |
| On or near Supermarket | 124 |
| On or near Uxbridge | 99 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 41 |
| On or near Nursery Waye | 35 |
| On or near Nightclub | 33 |
| On or near Iffley Close | 32 |
| On or near Modin Place | 29 |
| On or near Keilder Close | 25 |
| On or near Crescent Parade | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hillingdon West 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 | 404 | 32.3% |
| Not recorded | 295 | 23.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Hillingdon West has an estimated population of 9,899. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hillingdon West sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hillingdon West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Hillingdon West a safe place to live?
Hillingdon West recorded 126.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Hillingdon West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (295).
Is crime in Hillingdon West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillingdon West was up 9% on the year before: 1,252 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,147 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hillingdon West?
Hillingdon West 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 Hillingdon West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.