Crime in Hounslow Heath: statistics, rates and trends
1,755 crimes were recorded in Hounslow Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hounslow Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Hounslow Heath
- Types of crime in Hounslow Heath
- Hounslow Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hounslow Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hounslow Heath
- Demographics of Hounslow Heath
- Questions about crime in Hounslow Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (607), anti-social behaviour (372) and drugs (114) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,085th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hounslow Heath | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,755 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.5 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,477 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hounslow Heath peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,262 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,552). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,755 | 106.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,678 | 101.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,775 | 107.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,825 | 110.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,552 | 94.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,044 | 124.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,262 | 137.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,739 | 105.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,586 | 96.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| July 2026 | 183 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 167 |
| April 2026 | 154 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 149 |
| September 2025 | 185 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hounslow Heath recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.1 times the national rate), drugs (2.1 times the national rate) and theft from the person (66% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (49% below) and other crime (40% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 65 to 114 and shoplifting rose from 70 to 87, while robbery fell from 46 to 26 and criminal damage and arson fell from 86 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 607 | 36.8 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 372 | 22.6 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Drugs | 114 | 6.9 | 3.3 | +75% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Public order | 107 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 105 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 5.3 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Burglary | 64 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Theft from the person | 46 | 2.8 | 1.7 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -43% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hounslow Heath; 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 Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow West | 1,913 | 113.0 | +6% |
| Hounslow Central | 2,918 | 288.9 | +171% |
| Hounslow South | 768 | 56.0 | -47% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +10% |
| Heston Central | 1,494 | 97.0 | -9% |
| Heston East | 1,342 | 106.9 | 0% |
| Cranford | 1,438 | 96.1 | -10% |
| Feltham North | 1,523 | 96.4 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Hounslow Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (304).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 304 |
| On or near Wellington Road South | 129 |
| On or near Pownall Gardens | 51 |
| On or near Estridge Close | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Benson Close | 42 |
| On or near Bell Road | 41 |
| On or near Midsummer Avenue | 40 |
| On or near St Stephen'S Road | 36 |
| On or near Coombe Close | 31 |
Of the 1,383 crimes in Hounslow Heath with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 372 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 488 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 471 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 83 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Hounslow Heath has an estimated population of 16,477 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (42%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hounslow Heath average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hounslow Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hounslow Heath a safe place to live?
Hounslow Heath recorded 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,085th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Hounslow Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 607 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (372).
Is crime in Hounslow Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hounslow Heath was up 5% on the year before: 1,755 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,678 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hounslow Heath?
About 16,477 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hounslow Heath?
Hounslow Heath 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.