Crime in Hounslow South: statistics, rates and trends

766 crimes were recorded in Hounslow South in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 280 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hounslow South has the 2,789th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hounslow South was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,094 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (717). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 South 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 vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in burglary (+28%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-55%) and public order (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hounslow South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hounslow South recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hounslow South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hounslow South recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hounslow South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hounslow South recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hounslow South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hounslow South recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hounslow South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hounslow South recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hounslow South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hounslow South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hounslow South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hounslow South recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hounslow South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hounslow South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hounslow South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hounslow South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hounslow South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hounslow South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hounslow South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hounslow South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hounslow South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hounslow South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hounslow South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hounslow South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hounslow South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hounslow South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hounslow South 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 South has an estimated population of 13,721. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hounslow South sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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