Crime in Hillingdon West: statistics, rates and trends
1,254 crimes were recorded in Hillingdon West in the 12 months to August 2026, 126.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hillingdon West
- Questions about crime in Hillingdon West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (318), anti-social behaviour (293) and shoplifting (146) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 741st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hillingdon West | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,254 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.7 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,899 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hillingdon West peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,488 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,146). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,254 | 126.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,146 | 115.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,183 | 119.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,297 | 131.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,324 | 133.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,276 | 128.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,431 | 144.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,488 | 150.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,294 | 130.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 104 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hillingdon West recorded notably more theft from the person (4.0 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (93% above the national rate) and drugs (79% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (42% below). On the year before, public order rose from 53 to 80 and burglary rose from 33 to 49, while criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 32.1 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 293 | 29.6 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | 14.7 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Other theft | 92 | 9.3 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 8.4 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Public order | 80 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +51% |
| Theft from the person | 66 | 6.7 | 1.7 | +20% |
| Drugs | 58 | 5.9 | 3.3 | +45% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -57% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hillingdon West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | 3,486 | 185.3 | +46% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | -45% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,346 | 107.9 | -15% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | -48% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 609 | 40.4 | -68% |
| Yiewsley | 1,943 | 145.9 | +15% |
| Wood End | 3,121 | 148.2 | +17% |
| West Drayton | 1,953 | 100.1 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Hillingdon West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (263).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 263 |
| On or near Supermarket | 134 |
| On or near Uxbridge | 100 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 40 |
| On or near Nursery Waye | 36 |
| On or near Nightclub | 34 |
| On or near Modin Place | 31 |
| On or near Iffley Close | 28 |
| On or near Crescent Parade | 24 |
| On or near Keilder Close | 23 |
Of the 961 crimes in Hillingdon West with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 293 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 405 | 42.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 26.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hillingdon West has an estimated population of 9,899 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (9.9%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hillingdon West average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hillingdon West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hillingdon West a safe place to live?
Hillingdon West recorded 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 741st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Hillingdon West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (293).
Is crime in Hillingdon West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillingdon West was up 9% on the year before: 1,254 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,146 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hillingdon West?
About 9,899 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hillingdon West?
Hillingdon 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.