Crime in Isleworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,174 crimes were recorded in Isleworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Isleworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Isleworth
- Types of crime in Isleworth
- Isleworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Isleworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Isleworth
- Demographics of Isleworth
- Questions about crime in Isleworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (323), anti-social behaviour (245) and vehicle crime (156) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,523rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Isleworth | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,174 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.1 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,179 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Isleworth of any year here (1,174 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,174 | 89.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,005 | 76.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,070 | 81.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 911 | 69.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 917 | 69.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,073 | 81.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,122 | 85.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,073 | 81.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,006 | 76.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
Compared with England and Wales, Isleworth recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate), bicycle theft (84% above the national rate) and robbery (28% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (46% below) and public order (40% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 30 to 60 and vehicle crime rose from 113 to 156.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 24.5 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 245 | 18.6 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 11.8 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 4.6 | 8.5 | +100% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.5 | 1.7 | -9% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Isleworth; the highest is Hounslow Central (288.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Hounslow South (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Isleworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow South | 768 | 56.0 | -37% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | +32% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -9% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,188 | 144.2 | +62% |
| Hounslow Central | 2,918 | 288.9 | +224% |
| Hounslow Heath | 1,755 | 106.5 | +20% |
| Brentford West | 699 | 111.2 | +25% |
| Heston East | 1,342 | 106.9 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Isleworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (231).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 231 |
| On or near Summerwood Road | 106 |
| On or near Mogden Lane | 52 |
| On or near London Road | 48 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 44 |
| On or near Mann'S Close | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near St John'S Court | 25 |
| On or near Hartland Road | 24 |
Of the 929 crimes in Isleworth with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 245 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 456 | 49.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 26.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Isleworth has an estimated population of 13,179 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Isleworth average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Isleworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Isleworth a safe place to live?
Isleworth recorded 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,523rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Isleworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 323 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (245).
Is crime in Isleworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Isleworth was up 17% on the year before: 1,174 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,005 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Isleworth?
About 13,179 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Isleworth?
Isleworth 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.