Crime in Osterley & Spring Grove: statistics, rates and trends
1,180 crimes were recorded in Osterley & Spring Grove in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 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 Osterley & Spring Grove at a glance
- Crime trends in Osterley & Spring Grove
- Types of crime in Osterley & Spring Grove
- Osterley & Spring Grove compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Osterley & Spring Grove
- What happened after crimes were reported in Osterley & Spring Grove
- Population and deprivation in Osterley & Spring Grove
- Questions about crime in Osterley & Spring Grove
- About this data
1,180 crimes were recorded in Osterley & Spring Grove in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.3 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 311 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Osterley & Spring Grove has the 1,807th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Osterley & Spring Grove | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,180 | 33,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.3 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,512 | 299,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Osterley & Spring Grove was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,692 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,179). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 1,180 | 81.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,179 | 81.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,364 | 94.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,249 | 86.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,435 | 98.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,692 | 116.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,686 | 116.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,678 | 115.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,638 | 112.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 114 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Osterley & Spring Grove 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, burglary, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+43%) and burglary (+33%). The largest falls were in robbery (-23%) and anti-social behaviour (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 21.4 | 0.63 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 226 | 15.6 | 1.02 | -13% |
| Other theft | 110 | 7.6 | 1.19 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 7.5 | 1.52 | +2% |
| Burglary | 85 | 5.9 | 1.66 | +33% |
| Drugs | 76 | 5.2 | 1.60 | +43% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 4.4 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.6 | 0.94 | -4% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.4 | 1.02 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.2 | 1.51 | +100% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in Osterley & Spring Grove
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 26.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Osterley & Spring Grove
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Osterley & Spring Grove
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Osterley & Spring Grove
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Osterley & Spring Grove
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Osterley & Spring Grove
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Osterley & Spring Grove
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Osterley & Spring Grove
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Osterley & Spring Grove
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Osterley & Spring Grove
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Osterley & Spring Grove
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Osterley & Spring Grove
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Osterley & Spring Grove
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Osterley & Spring Grove 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Osterley & Spring Grove
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 5 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 150% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Osterley & Spring Grove, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Osterley & Spring Grove.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Osterley & Spring Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow East | 1,294 | 116.2 | +43% |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | 2,210 | 145.6 | +79% |
| Hounslow Central | 3,054 | 302.3 | +272% |
| Isleworth | 1,163 | 88.2 | +9% |
| Hounslow South | 766 | 55.8 | -31% |
| Heston East | 1,311 | 104.4 | +28% |
| Brentford West | 742 | 118.0 | +45% |
| Heston Central | 1,495 | 97.1 | +19% |
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 Osterley & Spring Grove over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ryan Drive | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Wood Lane | 59 |
| On or near St John'S Road | 53 |
| On or near Hospital | 42 |
| On or near Ashley Drive | 40 |
| On or near Ridgeway Road | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Samuelson Place | 28 |
| On or near Syon Park Gardens | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Osterley & Spring Grove 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 | 433 | 36.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 22.1% |
| Not recorded | 226 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Osterley & Spring Grove has an estimated population of 14,512. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Osterley & Spring Grove sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Osterley & Spring Grove |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Osterley & Spring Grove a safe place to live?
Osterley & Spring Grove recorded 81.3 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 Osterley & Spring Grove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (226).
Is crime in Osterley & Spring Grove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Osterley & Spring Grove was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,180 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,179 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Osterley & Spring Grove?
Osterley & Spring Grove 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 Osterley & Spring Grove. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.