Crime in Pinkwell: statistics, rates and trends
2,035 crimes were recorded in Pinkwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (656), anti-social behaviour (445) and vehicle crime (225) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,227th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pinkwell | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,035 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.4 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 20,263 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pinkwell peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,130 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,386). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,035 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,130 | 105.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,046 | 101.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,452 | 71.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,386 | 68.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,681 | 83.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,799 | 88.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,534 | 75.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,465 | 72.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 143 |
| July 2026 | 208 |
| June 2026 | 170 |
| May 2026 | 156 |
| April 2026 | 165 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| February 2026 | 150 |
| January 2026 | 190 |
| December 2025 | 168 |
| November 2025 | 190 |
| October 2025 | 180 |
| September 2025 | 174 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pinkwell recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), theft from the person (76% above the national rate) and burglary (72% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (71% below) and criminal damage and arson (50% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 104 to 124, while shoplifting fell from 96 to 49 and criminal damage and arson fell from 112 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 656 | 32.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 445 | 22.0 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 225 | 11.1 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other theft | 141 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 124 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Public order | 109 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Drugs | 61 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 60 | 3.0 | 1.7 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 2.4 | 8.5 | -49% |
| Robbery | 44 | 2.2 | 1.4 | -8% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pinkwell; the highest is Heathrow Villages (457.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Charville (66.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pinkwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Town | 2,601 | 154.7 | +54% |
| Heathrow Villages | 8,093 | 457.4 | +355% |
| Wood End | 3,121 | 148.2 | +48% |
| West Drayton | 1,953 | 100.1 | 0% |
| Belmore | 1,441 | 86.0 | -14% |
| Yiewsley | 1,943 | 145.9 | +45% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | -34% |
| Yeading | 1,842 | 114.5 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Pinkwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (119).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 119 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Nine Acres Close | 72 |
| On or near Woodhouse Close | 60 |
| On or near Cranton Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Guinness Close | 59 |
| On or near Millington Road | 55 |
| On or near Cleave Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Carnation Gardens | 42 |
Of the 1,590 crimes in Pinkwell with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 445 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 672 | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 534 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Pinkwell has an estimated population of 20,263 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and a younger population (8.9%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pinkwell average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pinkwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pinkwell a safe place to live?
Pinkwell recorded 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,227th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Pinkwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 656 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (445).
Is crime in Pinkwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pinkwell was down 4% on the year before: 2,035 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,130 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pinkwell?
About 20,263 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pinkwell?
Pinkwell 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.