Crime in West Drayton: statistics, rates and trends
1,953 crimes were recorded in West Drayton in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Drayton at a glance
- Crime trends in West Drayton
- Types of crime in West Drayton
- West Drayton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Drayton
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Drayton
- Demographics of West Drayton
- Questions about crime in West Drayton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (629), anti-social behaviour (484) and vehicle crime (205) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,238th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | West Drayton | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,953 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.1 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 19,509 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Drayton peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,005 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,628). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,953 | 100.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,757 | 90.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,774 | 90.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,628 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,652 | 84.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,871 | 95.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,921 | 98.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,005 | 102.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,960 | 100.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| July 2026 | 164 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 158 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 182 |
| February 2026 | 149 |
| January 2026 | 183 |
| December 2025 | 163 |
| November 2025 | 171 |
| October 2025 | 188 |
| September 2025 | 200 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Drayton recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (61% above the national rate) and burglary (50% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (29% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 76 to 104 and vehicle crime rose from 153 to 205, while criminal damage and arson fell from 158 to 94 and robbery fell from 31 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 629 | 32.2 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 484 | 24.8 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 205 | 10.5 | 5.0 | +34% |
| Other theft | 121 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Burglary | 104 | 5.3 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Public order | 100 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Drugs | 69 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.0 | 1.4 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Drayton; the highest is Heathrow Villages (457.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Charville (66.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Drayton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiewsley | 1,943 | 145.9 | +46% |
| Heathrow Villages | 8,093 | 457.4 | +357% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,346 | 107.9 | +8% |
| Pinkwell | 2,035 | 100.4 | 0% |
| Wood End | 3,121 | 148.2 | +48% |
| Hayes Town | 2,601 | 154.7 | +54% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | -34% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,254 | 126.7 | +27% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in West Drayton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Blackthorn Avenue” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blackthorn Avenue | 100 |
| On or near Poppy Close | 84 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Harmondsworth Road | 64 |
| On or near Ferrers Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Cherry Orchard | 43 |
| On or near Lavender Rise | 42 |
| On or near Bellclose Road | 41 |
| On or near Stockley Road | 40 |
| On or near Pennyroyal Drive | 39 |
Of the 1,469 crimes in West Drayton with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 484 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 568 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 480 | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
West Drayton has an estimated population of 19,509 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%), a younger population (9.6%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Drayton average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Drayton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Drayton a safe place to live?
West Drayton recorded 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,238th 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 West Drayton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 629 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (484).
Is crime in West Drayton going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Drayton was up 11% on the year before: 1,953 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,757 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Drayton?
About 19,509 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Drayton?
West Drayton 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.