Crime in Hounslow West: statistics, rates and trends
1,913 crimes were recorded in Hounslow West in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hounslow West
- Questions about crime in Hounslow West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (622), anti-social behaviour (465) and public order (135) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 949th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hounslow West | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,913 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.0 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,922 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hounslow West peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,284 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,829). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,913 | 113.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,903 | 112.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,829 | 108.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,927 | 113.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,990 | 117.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,056 | 121.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,170 | 128.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,284 | 135.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,193 | 129.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hounslow West recorded notably more theft from the person (2.6 times the national rate), bicycle theft (93% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (79% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (47% below) and shoplifting (43% below). On the year before, public order rose from 101 to 135 and burglary rose from 67 to 82, while criminal damage and arson fell from 96 to 61 and vehicle crime fell from 148 to 103.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 622 | 36.8 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 465 | 27.5 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 135 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Other theft | 115 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Burglary | 82 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 4.8 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Drugs | 75 | 4.4 | 3.3 | +1% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 4.3 | 1.7 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.6 | 0.8 | +4% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hounslow West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow Heath | 1,755 | 106.5 | -6% |
| Heston Central | 1,494 | 97.0 | -14% |
| Hounslow Central | 2,918 | 288.9 | +156% |
| Cranford | 1,438 | 96.1 | -15% |
| Heston East | 1,342 | 106.9 | -5% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +4% |
| Heston West | 1,967 | 120.1 | +6% |
| Hounslow South | 768 | 56.0 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Hounslow West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (184).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 184 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 122 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 77 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Earl Haig Close | 69 |
| On or near Corban Road | 66 |
| On or near Hospital Road | 62 |
| On or near Manor Avenue | 60 |
| On or near Cromwell Street | 49 |
| On or near Martindale Road | 43 |
Of the 1,448 crimes in Hounslow West with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 465 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 528 | 36.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 517 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 109 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Hounslow West has an estimated population of 16,922 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (42%, against 20%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hounslow West average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hounslow West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hounslow West a safe place to live?
Hounslow West recorded 113.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 949th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Hounslow West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 622 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (465).
Is crime in Hounslow West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hounslow West was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,913 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,903 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hounslow West?
About 16,922 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hounslow West?
Hounslow West 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.