Crime in Hounslow Heath: statistics, rates and trends

1,745 crimes were recorded in Hounslow Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 582 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hounslow Heath has the 1,094th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hounslow Heath was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,227 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,545). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 Heath 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, drugs, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in drugs (+83%) and shoplifting (+29%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-33%) and vehicle crime (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hounslow Heath

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hounslow Heath recorded 582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hounslow Heath

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hounslow Heath recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hounslow Heath

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hounslow Heath recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hounslow Heath

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hounslow Heath recorded 109 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 down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hounslow Heath

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hounslow Heath recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hounslow Heath

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hounslow Heath recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hounslow Heath

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hounslow Heath recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hounslow Heath

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hounslow Heath recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hounslow Heath

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hounslow Heath recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hounslow Heath

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hounslow Heath recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hounslow Heath

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hounslow Heath recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hounslow Heath

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hounslow Heath recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hounslow Heath

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hounslow Heath recorded 20 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 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hounslow Heath

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hounslow Heath recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hounslow Heath 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 Heath has an estimated population of 16,477. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hounslow Heath sits in decile 2.8, 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 Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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