Crime in Syon & Brentford Lock: statistics, rates and trends
2,210 crimes were recorded in Syon & Brentford Lock in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Syon & Brentford Lock at a glance
- Crime trends in Syon & Brentford Lock
- Types of crime in Syon & Brentford Lock
- Syon & Brentford Lock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Syon & Brentford Lock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Syon & Brentford Lock
- Population and deprivation in Syon & Brentford Lock
- Questions about crime in Syon & Brentford Lock
- About this data
2,210 crimes were recorded in Syon & Brentford Lock in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 810 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Syon & Brentford Lock has the 473rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Syon & Brentford Lock | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,210 | 33,076 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.6 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,175 | 299,424 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Syon & Brentford Lock was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,490 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,896). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 2,210 | 145.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,490 | 164.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,120 | 139.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,975 | 130.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,955 | 128.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,199 | 144.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,085 | 137.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,896 | 124.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,971 | 129.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 190 |
| June 2026 | 185 |
| May 2026 | 167 |
| April 2026 | 167 |
| March 2026 | 189 |
| February 2026 | 172 |
| January 2026 | 194 |
| December 2025 | 167 |
| November 2025 | 186 |
| October 2025 | 198 |
| September 2025 | 165 |
| August 2025 | 230 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Syon & Brentford Lock 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+21%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-66%) and bicycle theft (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 810 | 53.4 | 1.56 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 451 | 29.7 | 1.94 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 186 | 12.3 | 2.49 | -15% |
| Other theft | 145 | 9.6 | 1.49 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 142 | 9.4 | 1.13 | -66% |
| Public order | 139 | 9.2 | 1.38 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 6.5 | 0.95 | -23% |
| Burglary | 83 | 5.5 | 1.55 | -5% |
| Drugs | 66 | 4.3 | 1.33 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.8 | 1.09 | -30% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 0.59 | +12% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.1 | 0.83 | -41% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.0 | 1.20 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +175% |
Violence and sexual offences in Syon & Brentford Lock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 810 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 36.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Syon & Brentford Lock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 451 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Syon & Brentford Lock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Syon & Brentford Lock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Syon & Brentford Lock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Syon & Brentford Lock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Syon & Brentford Lock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Syon & Brentford Lock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Syon & Brentford Lock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Syon & Brentford Lock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Syon & Brentford Lock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Syon & Brentford Lock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Syon & Brentford Lock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Syon & Brentford Lock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Syon & Brentford Lock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Syon & Brentford Lock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Syon & Brentford Lock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford West | 742 | 118.0 | -19% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,180 | 81.3 | -44% |
| Brentford East | 1,037 | 108.6 | -25% |
| Isleworth | 1,163 | 88.2 | -39% |
| Hounslow East | 1,294 | 116.2 | -20% |
| Chiswick Riverside | 705 | 74.4 | -49% |
| Hounslow South | 766 | 55.8 | -62% |
| Hounslow Central | 3,054 | 302.3 | +108% |
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 Syon & Brentford Lock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 356 |
| On or near White Lodge Close | 179 |
| On or near Parking Area | 170 |
| On or near High Street | 112 |
| On or near Brickfield Close | 76 |
| On or near Ash Close | 66 |
| On or near Goat Wharf | 58 |
| On or near Back Lane | 54 |
| On or near Brent Lea | 45 |
| On or near Market Place | 45 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Syon & Brentford Lock 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 | 684 | 31.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 615 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 451 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 231 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
Syon & Brentford Lock has an estimated population of 15,175. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Syon & Brentford Lock sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Syon & Brentford Lock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Syon & Brentford Lock a safe place to live?
Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 145.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Syon & Brentford Lock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 810 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (451).
Is crime in Syon & Brentford Lock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Syon & Brentford Lock was down 11% on the year before: 2,210 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,490 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Syon & Brentford Lock?
Syon & Brentford Lock 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 Syon & Brentford Lock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.