Crime in Ruislip: statistics, rates and trends
1,207 crimes were recorded in Ruislip in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (324), violence and sexual offences (245) and shoplifting (146) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,103rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ruislip | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,207 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.0 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,533 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ruislip peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,453 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,118). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,207 | 73.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,186 | 71.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,219 | 73.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,197 | 72.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,118 | 67.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,372 | 83.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,453 | 87.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,385 | 83.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,215 | 73.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 108 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 106 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ruislip recorded notably more robbery (91% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (28% above the national rate) and burglary (26% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 28 to 43, while criminal damage and arson fell from 59 to 32 and vehicle crime fell from 122 to 90.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 324 | 19.6 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 14.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | 8.8 | 8.5 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Burglary | 74 | 4.5 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Other theft | 72 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 70 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Drugs | 67 | 4.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 43 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 1.9 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ruislip; the highest is Hillingdon West (126.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Ickenham & South Harefield (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ruislip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Manor | 460 | 45.1 | -38% |
| Eastcote | 1,118 | 63.9 | -12% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 609 | 40.4 | -45% |
| Northwood Hills | 849 | 66.3 | -9% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +25% |
| Northwood | 742 | 65.8 | -10% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | -5% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,254 | 126.7 | +74% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Ruislip over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Parking Area | 103 |
| On or near The Oaks | 84 |
| On or near A4180 | 78 |
| On or near High Street | 67 |
| On or near East Way | 47 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 37 |
| On or near Station Approach | 34 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 25 |
| On or near Sandalwood Drive | 24 |
Of the 883 crimes in Ruislip with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 324 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 403 | 45.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 26.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Ruislip has an estimated population of 16,533 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (44%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ruislip average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ruislip | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ruislip a safe place to live?
Ruislip recorded 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,103rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Ruislip?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 324 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (245).
Is crime in Ruislip going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ruislip was up 2% on the year before: 1,207 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,186 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ruislip?
About 16,533 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ruislip?
Ruislip 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.