Crime in Hounslow Central: statistics, rates and trends
3,054 crimes were recorded in Hounslow Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 302.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hounslow Central
- Questions about crime in Hounslow Central
- About this data
3,054 crimes were recorded in Hounslow Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 302.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 641 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hounslow Central has the 65th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hounslow Central | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,054 | 33,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 302.3 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,101 | 299,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hounslow Central was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,055 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,126). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 3,054 | 302.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,055 | 302.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,727 | 270.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,505 | 248.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,192 | 217.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,126 | 210.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,236 | 221.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,499 | 247.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,357 | 233.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 343 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hounslow Central 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in drugs (+64%) and burglary (+52%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-23%) and bicycle theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 641 | 63.5 | 7.66 | -21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 624 | 61.8 | 1.80 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 523 | 51.8 | 3.38 | +5% |
| Public order | 247 | 24.5 | 3.68 | +46% |
| Theft from the person | 237 | 23.5 | 13.89 | -20% |
| Other theft | 221 | 21.9 | 3.42 | +5% |
| Drugs | 176 | 17.4 | 5.33 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 9.2 | 1.36 | -19% |
| Burglary | 82 | 8.1 | 2.30 | +52% |
| Robbery | 79 | 7.8 | 5.79 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 6.1 | 1.25 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 3.3 | 3.97 | -21% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.1 | 0.98 | +31% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.5 | 1.53 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Hounslow Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hounslow Central recorded 641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (63.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hounslow Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hounslow Central recorded 624 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hounslow Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hounslow Central recorded 523 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hounslow Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hounslow Central recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hounslow Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hounslow Central recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hounslow Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hounslow Central recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hounslow Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hounslow Central recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hounslow Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hounslow Central recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hounslow Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hounslow Central recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hounslow Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hounslow Central recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hounslow Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hounslow Central recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hounslow Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hounslow Central recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hounslow Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hounslow Central recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hounslow Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hounslow Central recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hounslow Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hounslow Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hounslow Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow East | 1,294 | 116.2 | -62% |
| Hounslow South | 766 | 55.8 | -82% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,745 | 105.9 | -65% |
| Hounslow West | 1,924 | 113.7 | -62% |
| Heston East | 1,311 | 104.4 | -65% |
| Heston Central | 1,495 | 97.1 | -68% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,180 | 81.3 | -73% |
| Isleworth | 1,163 | 88.2 | -71% |
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 Hounslow Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 600 |
| On or near Nightclub | 485 |
| On or near Parking Area | 456 |
| On or near Police Station | 248 |
| On or near Fair Street | 214 |
| On or near Douglas Road | 181 |
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 113 |
| On or near Pownall Road | 48 |
| On or near Queen'S Road | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hounslow Central 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 | 1,101 | 36.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 589 | 19.3% |
| Not recorded | 523 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 241 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 203 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 129 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 118 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 86 | 2.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 24 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% |
Hounslow Central has an estimated population of 10,101. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hounslow Central sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hounslow Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 57.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Hounslow Central a safe place to live?
Hounslow Central recorded 302.3 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 Hounslow Central?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (624).
Is crime in Hounslow Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hounslow Central was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,054 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,055 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hounslow Central?
Hounslow Central 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 Hounslow Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.