Crime in Syon & Brentford Lock: statistics, rates and trends
2,188 crimes were recorded in Syon & Brentford Lock in the 12 months to August 2026, 144.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Syon & Brentford Lock
- Questions about crime in Syon & Brentford Lock
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (812), anti-social behaviour (458) and vehicle crime (187) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 484th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Syon & Brentford Lock | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,188 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.2 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,175 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Syon & Brentford Lock peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,492 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,881). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,188 | 144.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,492 | 164.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,184 | 143.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,977 | 130.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,951 | 128.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,156 | 142.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,164 | 142.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,881 | 124.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,934 | 127.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 208 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Syon & Brentford Lock recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (71% above the national rate), and notably less other crime (38% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 389 to 113 and criminal damage and arson fell from 133 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 812 | 53.5 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 458 | 30.2 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 187 | 12.3 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Other theft | 139 | 9.2 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 136 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 113 | 7.4 | 8.5 | -71% |
| Burglary | 92 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Drugs | 70 | 4.6 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 2.0 | 1.7 | -25% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Syon & Brentford Lock; the highest is Hounslow Central (288.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Hounslow South (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Syon & Brentford Lock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford West | 699 | 111.2 | -23% |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | 1,179 | 81.2 | -44% |
| Brentford East | 1,068 | 111.8 | -22% |
| Isleworth | 1,174 | 89.1 | -38% |
| Hounslow East | 1,307 | 117.4 | -19% |
| Chiswick Riverside | 694 | 73.2 | -49% |
| Hounslow South | 768 | 56.0 | -61% |
| Hounslow Central | 2,918 | 288.9 | +100% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Syon & Brentford Lock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (364).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 364 |
| On or near White Lodge Close | 172 |
| On or near Parking Area | 154 |
| On or near High Street | 107 |
| On or near Ash Close | 74 |
| On or near Brickfield Close | 71 |
| On or near Goat Wharf | 58 |
| On or near Back Lane | 57 |
| On or near Market Place | 43 |
| On or near Brent Lea | 42 |
Of the 1,730 crimes in Syon & Brentford Lock with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 458 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 647 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 631 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 204 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 105 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Syon & Brentford Lock has an estimated population of 15,175 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), more private renting (30%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Syon & Brentford Lock average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Syon & Brentford Lock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Syon & Brentford Lock a safe place to live?
Syon & Brentford Lock recorded 144.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 484th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Syon & Brentford Lock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 812 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (458).
Is crime in Syon & Brentford Lock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Syon & Brentford Lock was down 12% on the year before: 2,188 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,492 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Syon & Brentford Lock?
About 15,175 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Syon & Brentford Lock?
Syon & Brentford Lock 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.