Crime in Hounslow West: statistics, rates and trends
1,924 crimes were recorded in Hounslow West in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hounslow West at a glance
- Crime trends in Hounslow West
- Types of crime in Hounslow West
- Hounslow West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hounslow West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hounslow West
- Population and deprivation in Hounslow West
- Questions about crime in Hounslow West
- About this data
1,924 crimes were recorded in Hounslow West in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 611 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hounslow West has the 932nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hounslow West | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,924 | 33,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.7 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,922 | 299,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hounslow West was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,284 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,856). Over the whole period it fell 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,924 | 113.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,905 | 112.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,856 | 109.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,909 | 112.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,984 | 117.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,096 | 123.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,139 | 126.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,284 | 135.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,224 | 131.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 168 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 166 |
| October 2025 | 185 |
| September 2025 | 165 |
| August 2025 | 157 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hounslow West 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, burglary, drugs.
The largest increases were in burglary (+35%) and public order (+26%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-36%) and other crime (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 611 | 36.1 | 1.05 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 484 | 28.6 | 1.86 | +7% |
| Public order | 135 | 8.0 | 1.20 | +26% |
| Other theft | 111 | 6.6 | 1.03 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 98 | 5.8 | 1.18 | -36% |
| Burglary | 84 | 5.0 | 1.40 | +35% |
| Drugs | 80 | 4.7 | 1.45 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 4.5 | 0.54 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 75 | 4.4 | 2.62 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -28% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.9 | 1.40 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.6 | 1.94 | +12% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.1 | 1.16 | +138% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hounslow West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hounslow West recorded 611 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 31.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hounslow West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hounslow West recorded 484 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hounslow West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hounslow West recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hounslow West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hounslow West recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hounslow West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hounslow West recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hounslow West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hounslow West recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hounslow West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hounslow West recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hounslow West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hounslow West recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hounslow West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hounslow West recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hounslow West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hounslow West recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hounslow West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hounslow West recorded 32 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 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hounslow West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hounslow West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hounslow West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hounslow West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hounslow West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hounslow West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hounslow West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hounslow West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hounslow West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow Heath | 1,745 | 105.9 | -7% |
| Heston Central | 1,495 | 97.1 | -15% |
| Hounslow Central | 3,054 | 302.3 | +166% |
| Cranford | 1,455 | 97.2 | -14% |
| Heston East | 1,311 | 104.4 | -8% |
| Hounslow East | 1,294 | 116.2 | +2% |
| Heston West | 2,013 | 122.9 | +8% |
| Hounslow South | 766 | 55.8 | -51% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 178 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 116 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Corban Road | 74 |
| On or near Earl Haig Close | 68 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 67 |
| On or near Hospital Road | 64 |
| On or near Cromwell Street | 53 |
| On or near Manor Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Tivoli Road | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hounslow West 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 528 | 27.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 492 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 484 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
Hounslow West has an estimated population of 16,922. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hounslow West sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hounslow West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.4% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% |
| Private rented homes | 42.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is Hounslow West a safe place to live?
Hounslow West recorded 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hounslow West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 611 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (484).
Is crime in Hounslow West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hounslow West was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,924 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,905 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hounslow West?
Hounslow West is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.