Crime in Isleworth: statistics, rates and trends

1,163 crimes were recorded in Isleworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.

1,163 crimes were recorded in Isleworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 315 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Isleworth has the 1,550th highest crime rate.

MeasureIsleworthHounslowEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 20261,16333,0765,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents88.2110.596.4
Change on previous 12 months+14%-0%-1%
Population13,179299,42458,797,018

Recorded crime in Isleworth was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,163 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (893). Over the whole period it rose 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 20261,16388.296.4
Year to July 20251,02077.497.1
Year to July 20241,07881.897.7
Year to July 202389367.85.2
Year to July 202289868.1101.3
Year to July 20211,11084.2102.1
Year to July 20201,12585.4101.9
Year to July 20191,04579.3101.5
Year to July 20181,03378.4100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202690
June 202698
May 202686
April 202694
March 202698
February 2026124
January 202698
December 202586
November 2025108
October 2025105
September 2025103
August 202573

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Isleworth 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 vehicle crime, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+114%) and criminal damage and arson (+47%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-17%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences31523.90.70+8%
Anti-social behaviour24218.41.20-4%
Vehicle crime14911.32.30+16%
Criminal damage and arson1098.31.22+47%
Other theft735.50.87+16%
Shoplifting604.60.55+114%
Public order503.80.57+4%
Burglary473.61.01+34%
Drugs372.80.86-8%
Bicycle theft221.72.03+57%
Robbery201.51.12+100%
Theft from the person201.50.90-17%
Other crime151.10.54+88%
Possession of weapons40.30.31+33%

Violence and sexual offences in Isleworth

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Isleworth recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Isleworth

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Isleworth recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Isleworth

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Isleworth recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Isleworth

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Isleworth recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Isleworth

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Isleworth recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Isleworth

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Isleworth recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Isleworth

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Isleworth recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Isleworth

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Isleworth recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Isleworth

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Isleworth recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Isleworth

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Isleworth recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Isleworth

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Isleworth recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Isleworth

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Isleworth recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Isleworth

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Isleworth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Isleworth

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Isleworth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Isleworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Isleworth.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Isleworth
Hounslow South76655.8-37%
Hounslow East1,294116.2+32%
Osterley & Spring Grove1,18081.3-8%
Syon & Brentford Lock2,210145.6+65%
Hounslow Central3,054302.3+243%
Hounslow Heath1,745105.9+20%
Brentford West742118.0+34%
Heston East1,311104.4+18%

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 Isleworth over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Supermarket232
On or near Summerwood Road106
On or near Mogden Lane52
On or near London Road46
On or near Shopping Area45
On or near Mann'S Close38
On or near Sports/Recreation Area32
On or near Petrol Station30
On or near Hartland Road25
On or near St John'S Court23

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Isleworth 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified46139.6%
Not recorded24220.8%
Unable to prosecute suspect23219.9%
Under investigation11610.0%
Status update unavailable464.0%
Awaiting court outcome353.0%
Action to be taken by another organisation161.4%
Local resolution80.7%
Court result unavailable30.3%
Formal action is not in the public interest20.2%
Offender given a caution20.2%

Isleworth has an estimated population of 13,179. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Isleworth sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureIsleworth
Aged 0 to 1521.2%
Aged 16 to 6465.5%
Aged 65 and over13.3%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage49.7%
Social rented homes26.8%
Private rented homes23.4%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)4.9
Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas11.8%

Is Isleworth a safe place to live?

Isleworth recorded 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Isleworth?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (242).

Is crime in Isleworth going up or down?

Recorded crime in Isleworth was up 14% on the year before: 1,163 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,020 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Isleworth?

Isleworth 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 Isleworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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