Crime in Hounslow Central: statistics, rates and trends
2,918 crimes were recorded in Hounslow Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 288.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hounslow Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Hounslow Central
- Types of crime in Hounslow Central
- Hounslow Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hounslow Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hounslow Central
- Demographics of Hounslow Central
- Questions about crime in Hounslow Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (601), shoplifting (567) and anti-social behaviour (515) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 78th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hounslow Central | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,918 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 288.9 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,101 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hounslow Central peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,193 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,124). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,918 | 288.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,193 | 316.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,681 | 265.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,580 | 255.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,195 | 217.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,124 | 210.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,218 | 219.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,504 | 247.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,347 | 232.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 207 |
| July 2026 | 193 |
| June 2026 | 228 |
| May 2026 | 235 |
| April 2026 | 259 |
| March 2026 | 252 |
| February 2026 | 245 |
| January 2026 | 292 |
| December 2025 | 249 |
| November 2025 | 266 |
| October 2025 | 241 |
| September 2025 | 251 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hounslow Central recorded notably more theft from the person (13.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (6.6 times the national rate) and robbery (5.4 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 171 to 260 and burglary rose from 54 to 80, while bicycle theft fell from 47 to 28 and shoplifting fell from 889 to 567.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 601 | 59.5 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 567 | 56.1 | 8.5 | -36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 515 | 51.0 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 260 | 25.7 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Theft from the person | 235 | 23.3 | 1.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 217 | 21.5 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Drugs | 164 | 16.2 | 3.3 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 80 | 7.9 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Robbery | 74 | 7.3 | 1.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 6.0 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 2.8 | 0.8 | -40% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hounslow Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hounslow Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | -59% |
| Hounslow South | 768 | 56.0 | -81% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,755 | 106.5 | -63% |
| Hounslow West | 1,913 | 113.0 | -61% |
| Heston East | 1,342 | 106.9 | -63% |
| Heston Central | 1,494 | 97.0 | -66% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -72% |
| Isleworth | 1,174 | 89.1 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 83% of the crime recorded in Hounslow Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (571).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 571 |
| On or near Nightclub | 484 |
| On or near Parking Area | 401 |
| On or near Police Station | 246 |
| On or near Fair Street | 190 |
| On or near Douglas Road | 178 |
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 118 |
| On or near Pownall Road | 48 |
| On or near Gilbert Street | 47 |
Of the 2,403 crimes in Hounslow Central with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 515 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,012 | 42.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 578 | 24.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 168 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 150 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 117 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 106 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 22 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hounslow Central has an estimated population of 10,101 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (57%, against 20%), more households without a car (55%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hounslow Central average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hounslow Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 57.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hounslow Central a safe place to live?
Hounslow Central recorded 288.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 78th 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 shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Hounslow Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 601 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (567).
Is crime in Hounslow Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hounslow Central was down 9% on the year before: 2,918 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,193 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hounslow Central?
About 10,101 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hounslow Central?
Hounslow Central 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.