Crime in Ruislip: statistics, rates and trends
1,195 crimes were recorded in Ruislip in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
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1,195 crimes were recorded in Ruislip in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 322 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ruislip has the 2,128th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ruislip | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,195 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,533 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ruislip was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,462 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,082). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,195 | 72.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,215 | 73.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,233 | 74.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,187 | 71.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,082 | 65.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,385 | 83.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,462 | 88.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,381 | 83.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,212 | 73.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ruislip 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in robbery (+32%) and other theft (+12%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 322 | 19.5 | 1.27 | +5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 14.2 | 0.41 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 140 | 8.5 | 1.02 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 5.9 | 1.19 | -16% |
| Other theft | 77 | 4.7 | 0.73 | +12% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -12% |
| Burglary | 68 | 4.1 | 1.16 | -8% |
| Drugs | 64 | 3.9 | 1.18 | +237% |
| Robbery | 41 | 2.5 | 1.84 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -42% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.0 | 0.46 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.0 | 0.57 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.29 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Ruislip
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ruislip recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Ruislip
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ruislip recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ruislip
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ruislip recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ruislip
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ruislip recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ruislip
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ruislip recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ruislip
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ruislip recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ruislip
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ruislip recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ruislip
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ruislip recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 237% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ruislip
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ruislip recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ruislip
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ruislip recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ruislip
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ruislip recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ruislip
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ruislip recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ruislip
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ruislip recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ruislip
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ruislip recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ruislip, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ruislip.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ruislip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Manor | 467 | 45.8 | -37% |
| Eastcote | 1,103 | 63.1 | -13% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 608 | 40.4 | -44% |
| Northwood Hills | 859 | 67.1 | -7% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | +26% |
| Northwood | 778 | 69.0 | -4% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | -3% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,252 | 126.5 | +75% |
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 Ruislip over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 100 |
| On or near Supermarket | 97 |
| On or near The Oaks | 86 |
| On or near A4180 | 82 |
| On or near High Street | 65 |
| On or near East Way | 47 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 36 |
| On or near Station Approach | 34 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 28 |
| On or near Lakeside Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ruislip 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 | 400 | 33.5% |
| Not recorded | 322 | 26.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Ruislip has an estimated population of 16,533. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ruislip sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ruislip |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Ruislip a safe place to live?
Ruislip recorded 72.3 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 Ruislip?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (234).
Is crime in Ruislip going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ruislip was down 2% on the year before: 1,195 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,215 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ruislip?
Ruislip 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 Ruislip. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.