Crime in South Ruislip: statistics, rates and trends
1,598 crimes were recorded in South Ruislip in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Ruislip at a glance
- Crime trends in South Ruislip
- Types of crime in South Ruislip
- South Ruislip compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Ruislip
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Ruislip
- Demographics of South Ruislip
- Questions about crime in South Ruislip
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (338), shoplifting (279) and anti-social behaviour (258) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,465th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | South Ruislip | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,598 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.1 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,542 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Ruislip peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,608 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,221). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,598 | 91.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,545 | 88.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,380 | 78.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,360 | 77.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,278 | 72.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,542 | 87.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,608 | 91.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,398 | 79.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,221 | 69.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 124 |
| April 2026 | 146 |
| March 2026 | 144 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 166 |
| September 2025 | 136 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Ruislip recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.9 times the national rate), shoplifting (88% above the national rate) and robbery (26% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (52% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 49 to 63 and vehicle crime rose from 197 to 250, while theft from the person fell from 47 to 27 and criminal damage and arson fell from 90 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 19.3 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 279 | 15.9 | 8.5 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 258 | 14.7 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 250 | 14.3 | 5.0 | +27% |
| Other theft | 119 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 83 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Drugs | 63 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +29% |
| Burglary | 60 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.5 | 1.7 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Ruislip; the highest is Yeading (114.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Ickenham & South Harefield (40.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Ruislip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Manor | 460 | 45.1 | -51% |
| Eastcote | 1,118 | 63.9 | -30% |
| Ruislip | 1,207 | 73.0 | -20% |
| Yeading | 1,842 | 114.5 | +26% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | -27% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | -24% |
| Ickenham & South Harefield | 609 | 40.4 | -56% |
| Belmore | 1,441 | 86.0 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in South Ruislip over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (217).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 217 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 153 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 124 |
| On or near Arla Place | 84 |
| On or near St Gregory Close | 49 |
| On or near Field End Road | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Crest Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Station Approach | 29 |
| On or near Civic Way | 28 |
Of the 1,340 crimes in South Ruislip with a recorded outcome, 52% 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 258 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 697 | 52.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 326 | 24.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
South Ruislip has an estimated population of 17,542 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%), a younger population (13%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Ruislip average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | South Ruislip | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Ruislip a safe place to live?
South Ruislip recorded 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,465th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in South Ruislip?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 338 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (279).
Is crime in South Ruislip going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Ruislip was up 3% on the year before: 1,598 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,545 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Ruislip?
About 17,542 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Ruislip?
South 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.