Crime in Hounslow South: statistics, rates and trends
768 crimes were recorded in Hounslow South in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hounslow South at a glance
- Crime trends in Hounslow South
- Types of crime in Hounslow South
- Hounslow South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hounslow South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hounslow South
- Demographics of Hounslow South
- Questions about crime in Hounslow South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (278), anti-social behaviour (171) and vehicle crime (100) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,788th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hounslow South | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 768 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.0 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,721 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hounslow South peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,110 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (708). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 768 | 56.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 727 | 53.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 708 | 51.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 746 | 54.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 781 | 56.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 821 | 59.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,110 | 80.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 820 | 59.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 804 | 58.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hounslow South recorded notably more vehicle crime (47% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (77% below) and public order (66% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 30 to 41 and drugs rose from 28 to 33, while criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 21 and public order fell from 37 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 20.3 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Public order | 31 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 1.5 | 6.7 | -62% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hounslow South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hounslow South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +110% |
| Hounslow Central | 2,918 | 288.9 | +416% |
| Isleworth | 1,174 | 89.1 | +59% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,755 | 106.5 | +90% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | +45% |
| Hounslow West | 1,913 | 113.0 | +102% |
| Heston East | 1,342 | 106.9 | +91% |
| Heston Central | 1,494 | 97.0 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Hounslow South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dalmeny Crescent” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dalmeny Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Gainsborough Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Kennet Road | 24 |
| On or near Wolsey Close | 22 |
| On or near Woodland Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Argyle Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Eaton Road | 19 |
| On or near Lanigan Drive | 19 |
| On or near Chatsworth Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Consort Mews | 18 |
Of the 597 crimes in Hounslow South with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 171 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 237 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 209 | 35.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Hounslow South has an estimated population of 13,721 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), fewer retired residents (16%, against 22%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (42%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hounslow South average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hounslow South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hounslow South a safe place to live?
Hounslow South recorded 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,788th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hounslow South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (171).
Is crime in Hounslow South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hounslow South was up 6% on the year before: 768 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 727 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hounslow South?
About 13,721 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hounslow South?
Hounslow South 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.