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.

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.

MeasureSyon & Brentford LockHounslowEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 20262,21033,0765,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents145.6110.596.4
Change on previous 12 months-11%-0%-1%
Population15,175299,42458,797,018

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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 20262,210145.696.4
Year to July 20252,490164.197.1
Year to July 20242,120139.797.7
Year to July 20231,975130.15.2
Year to July 20221,955128.8101.3
Year to July 20212,199144.9102.1
Year to July 20202,085137.4101.9
Year to July 20191,896124.9101.5
Year to July 20181,971129.9100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 2026190
June 2026185
May 2026167
April 2026167
March 2026189
February 2026172
January 2026194
December 2025167
November 2025186
October 2025198
September 2025165
August 2025230

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 typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences81053.41.56+12%
Anti-social behaviour45129.71.94+0%
Vehicle crime18612.32.49-15%
Other theft1459.61.49+2%
Shoplifting1429.41.13-66%
Public order1399.21.38+21%
Criminal damage and arson986.50.95-23%
Burglary835.51.55-5%
Drugs664.31.33-18%
Theft from the person281.81.09-30%
Other crime191.30.59+12%
Robbery171.10.83-41%
Bicycle theft151.01.20-55%
Possession of weapons110.70.75+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.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Syon & Brentford Lock
Brentford West742118.0-19%
Osterley & Spring Grove1,18081.3-44%
Brentford East1,037108.6-25%
Isleworth1,16388.2-39%
Hounslow East1,294116.2-20%
Chiswick Riverside70574.4-49%
Hounslow South76655.8-62%
Hounslow Central3,054302.3+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.

LocationCrimes
On or near Hospital356
On or near White Lodge Close179
On or near Parking Area170
On or near High Street112
On or near Brickfield Close76
On or near Ash Close66
On or near Goat Wharf58
On or near Back Lane54
On or near Brent Lea45
On or near Market Place45

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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified68431.0%
Unable to prosecute suspect61527.8%
Not recorded45120.4%
Under investigation23110.5%
Status update unavailable904.1%
Awaiting court outcome793.6%
Court result unavailable211.0%
Local resolution190.9%
Action to be taken by another organisation140.6%
Formal action is not in the public interest30.1%
Offender given a caution30.1%

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.

MeasureSyon & Brentford Lock
Aged 0 to 1518.8%
Aged 16 to 6470.1%
Aged 65 and over11.1%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage43.9%
Social rented homes25.6%
Private rented homes30.3%
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.

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