Crime in Ickenham & South Harefield: statistics, rates and trends
609 crimes were recorded in Ickenham & South Harefield in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ickenham & South Harefield
- Questions about crime in Ickenham & South Harefield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (192), anti-social behaviour (143) and vehicle crime (82) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,434th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ickenham & South Harefield | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 609 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.4 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,062 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ickenham & South Harefield of any year here (609 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 609 | 40.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 621 | 41.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 646 | 42.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 756 | 50.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 748 | 49.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 971 | 64.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,251 | 83.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 902 | 59.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 854 | 56.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (63% below) and violence and sexual offences (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 61 to 82 and anti-social behaviour rose from 123 to 143, while public order fell from 53 to 37 and other theft fell from 55 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 12.7 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +34% |
| Other theft | 42 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Public order | 37 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 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 Ickenham & South Harefield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ickenham & South Harefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip | 1,207 | 73.0 | +81% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | +72% |
| Ruislip Manor | 460 | 45.1 | +11% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,254 | 126.7 | +213% |
| Uxbridge | 3,486 | 185.3 | +358% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +125% |
| Eastcote | 1,118 | 63.9 | +58% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | +64% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Ickenham & South Harefield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Perkins Gardens | 32 |
| On or near The Furrows | 26 |
| On or near Coyle Drive | 18 |
| On or near Cranston Close | 15 |
| On or near Lawrence Drive | 15 |
| On or near Milverton Drive | 14 |
| On or near Swakeleys Road | 13 |
| On or near Dellside | 12 |
| On or near Boyers Pit | 10 |
Of the 466 crimes in Ickenham & South Harefield with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 143 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Ickenham & South Harefield has an estimated population of 15,062 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ickenham & South Harefield average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ickenham & South Harefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
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 August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,434th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ickenham & South Harefield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (143).
Is crime in Ickenham & South Harefield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ickenham & South Harefield was down 2% on the year before: 609 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 621 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ickenham & South Harefield?
About 15,062 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ickenham & South Harefield?
Ickenham & South Harefield 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.