Crime in North Hanwell: statistics, rates and trends

1,122 crimes were recorded in North Hanwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 396 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Hanwell has the 2,041st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in North Hanwell was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,242 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,013). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Hanwell 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 anti-social behaviour, burglary.

The largest increases were in other theft (+48%) and burglary (+33%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and vehicle crime (-22%).

Violence and sexual offences in North Hanwell

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Hanwell recorded 396 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in North Hanwell

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Hanwell recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in North Hanwell

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Hanwell recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in North Hanwell

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Hanwell recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in North Hanwell

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Hanwell recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in North Hanwell

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Hanwell recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in North Hanwell

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Hanwell recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in North Hanwell

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Hanwell recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in North Hanwell

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Hanwell recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in North Hanwell

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Hanwell recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in North Hanwell

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Hanwell recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in North Hanwell

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Hanwell recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in North Hanwell

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Hanwell recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in North Hanwell

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Hanwell 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 North Hanwell over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Hanwell 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.

North Hanwell has an estimated population of 15,020. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Hanwell sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 North Hanwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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