Crime in Ickenham & South Harefield: statistics, rates and trends
608 crimes were recorded in Ickenham & South Harefield in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ickenham & South Harefield at a glance
- Crime trends in Ickenham & South Harefield
- Types of crime in Ickenham & South Harefield
- Ickenham & South Harefield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ickenham & South Harefield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ickenham & South Harefield
- Population and deprivation in Ickenham & South Harefield
- Questions about crime in Ickenham & South Harefield
- About this data
608 crimes were recorded in Ickenham & South Harefield in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 189 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ickenham & South Harefield has the 3,434th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ickenham & South Harefield | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 608 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.4 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,062 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ickenham & South Harefield was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,261 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (606). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 608 | 40.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 606 | 40.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 658 | 43.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 763 | 50.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 740 | 49.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 998 | 66.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,261 | 83.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 867 | 57.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 854 | 56.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ickenham & South Harefield 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+39%) and vehicle crime (+31%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-70%) and public order (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 12.5 | 0.37 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 9.9 | 0.64 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 5.3 | 1.08 | +31% |
| Other theft | 45 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -13% |
| Public order | 34 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -33% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.9 | 0.54 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -70% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +150% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.41 | +86% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.5 | 0.06 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.14 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ickenham & South Harefield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ickenham & South Harefield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ickenham & South Harefield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ickenham & South Harefield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ickenham & South Harefield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ickenham & South Harefield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ickenham & South Harefield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ickenham & South Harefield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ickenham & South Harefield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ickenham & South Harefield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ickenham & South Harefield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ickenham & South Harefield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ickenham & South Harefield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ickenham & South Harefield 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ickenham & South Harefield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ickenham & South Harefield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ickenham & South Harefield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ickenham & South Harefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip | 1,195 | 72.3 | +79% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | +73% |
| Ruislip Manor | 467 | 45.8 | +13% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,252 | 126.5 | +213% |
| Uxbridge | 3,508 | 186.4 | +362% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +126% |
| Eastcote | 1,103 | 63.1 | +56% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | +63% |
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 Ickenham & South Harefield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Perkins Gardens | 36 |
| On or near The Furrows | 21 |
| On or near Lawrence Drive | 20 |
| On or near Coyle Drive | 18 |
| On or near Cranston Close | 14 |
| On or near Swakeleys Road | 14 |
| On or near Dellside | 13 |
| On or near Milverton Drive | 12 |
| On or near Boyers Pit | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ickenham & South Harefield 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 | 186 | 30.6% |
| Not recorded | 149 | 24.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 12.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Ickenham & South Harefield has an estimated population of 15,062. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ickenham & South Harefield sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ickenham & South Harefield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Ickenham & South Harefield a safe place to live?
Ickenham & South Harefield recorded 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Ickenham & South Harefield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Ickenham & South Harefield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ickenham & South Harefield was almost unchanged on the year before: 608 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 606 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ickenham & South Harefield?
Ickenham & South Harefield 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 Ickenham & South Harefield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.