Crime in Hounslow East: statistics, rates and trends

1,294 crimes were recorded in Hounslow East in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 359 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hounslow East has the 890th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hounslow East was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,570 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,155). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hounslow East 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, other theft, drugs.

The largest increases were in other theft (+42%) and vehicle crime (+33%). The largest falls were in other crime (-54%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hounslow East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hounslow East recorded 359 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hounslow East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hounslow East recorded 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hounslow East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hounslow East recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hounslow East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hounslow East recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hounslow East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hounslow East recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hounslow East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hounslow East recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hounslow East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hounslow East recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hounslow East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hounslow East recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hounslow East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hounslow East recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hounslow East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hounslow East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hounslow East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hounslow East recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hounslow East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hounslow East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hounslow East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hounslow East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hounslow East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hounslow East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hounslow East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hounslow East.

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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hounslow East 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.

Hounslow East has an estimated population of 11,136. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hounslow East sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.