Crime in Hounslow East: statistics, rates and trends
1,307 crimes were recorded in Hounslow East in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hounslow East at a glance
- Crime trends in Hounslow East
- Types of crime in Hounslow East
- Hounslow East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hounslow East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hounslow East
- Demographics of Hounslow East
- Questions about crime in Hounslow East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (365), anti-social behaviour (318) and other theft (102) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 864th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hounslow East | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,307 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.4 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,136 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hounslow East peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,565 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,099). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,307 | 117.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,187 | 106.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,279 | 114.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,479 | 132.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,462 | 131.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,543 | 138.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,565 | 140.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,454 | 130.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,099 | 98.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 146 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 129 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hounslow East recorded notably more theft from the person (3.2 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.7 times the national rate) and drugs (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (52% below) and criminal damage and arson (32% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 70 to 102 and vehicle crime rose from 55 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 365 | 32.8 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 318 | 28.6 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Other theft | 102 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +46% |
| Public order | 82 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 6.7 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Drugs | 74 | 6.6 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 60 | 5.4 | 1.7 | +7% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Robbery | 30 | 2.7 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 2.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hounslow East; the highest is Hounslow Central (288.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Hounslow South (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hounslow East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow Central | 2,918 | 288.9 | +146% |
| Hounslow South | 768 | 56.0 | -52% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -31% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,755 | 106.5 | -9% |
| Isleworth | 1,174 | 89.1 | -24% |
| Heston East | 1,342 | 106.9 | -9% |
| Hounslow West | 1,913 | 113.0 | -4% |
| Heston Central | 1,494 | 97.0 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Hounslow East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Star Road” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Star Road | 103 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 94 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 84 |
| On or near Richens Close | 80 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Selbourne Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Saddlers Place | 64 |
| On or near London Road | 62 |
| On or near Hounslow Garage | 55 |
| On or near School Road | 53 |
Of the 989 crimes in Hounslow East with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 318 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 387 | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 292 | 29.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Hounslow East has an estimated population of 11,136 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (47%, against 23%), more private renting (38%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hounslow East average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hounslow East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hounslow East a safe place to live?
Hounslow East recorded 117.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 864th 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 bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Hounslow East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 365 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (318).
Is crime in Hounslow East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hounslow East was up 10% on the year before: 1,307 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,187 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hounslow East?
About 11,136 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hounslow East?
Hounslow 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.