Crime in West Drayton: statistics, rates and trends
1,988 crimes were recorded in West Drayton in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in West Drayton
- Questions about crime in West Drayton
- About this data
1,988 crimes were recorded in West Drayton in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 622 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Drayton has the 1,202nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Drayton | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,988 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.9 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,509 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Drayton was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,028 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,624). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,988 | 101.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,748 | 89.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,751 | 89.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,639 | 84.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,624 | 83.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,944 | 99.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,878 | 96.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,028 | 104.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,970 | 101.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 171 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Drayton 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+51%) and vehicle crime (+30%). The largest falls were in robbery (-46%) and theft from the person (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 622 | 31.9 | 0.93 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 505 | 25.9 | 1.69 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 204 | 10.5 | 2.12 | +30% |
| Other theft | 114 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 111 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -27% |
| Burglary | 110 | 5.6 | 1.59 | +51% |
| Public order | 99 | 5.1 | 0.76 | +12% |
| Drugs | 70 | 3.6 | 1.10 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -19% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +11% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.0 | 0.76 | -46% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 0.9 | 0.55 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.7 | 0.81 | +86% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Drayton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Drayton recorded 622 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Drayton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Drayton recorded 505 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Drayton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Drayton recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Drayton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Drayton recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Drayton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Drayton recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Drayton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Drayton recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Drayton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Drayton recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Drayton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Drayton recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Drayton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Drayton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Drayton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Drayton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Drayton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Drayton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Drayton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Drayton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Drayton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Drayton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Drayton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Drayton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Drayton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Drayton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Drayton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiewsley | 1,973 | 148.1 | +45% |
| Heathrow Villages | 8,099 | 457.8 | +349% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,371 | 109.0 | +7% |
| Pinkwell | 2,070 | 102.2 | +0% |
| Wood End | 3,100 | 147.2 | +44% |
| Hayes Town | 2,671 | 158.8 | +56% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | -35% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,252 | 126.5 | +24% |
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 West Drayton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blackthorn Avenue | 108 |
| On or near Poppy Close | 93 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Harmondsworth Road | 62 |
| On or near Bellclose Road | 47 |
| On or near Lavender Rise | 44 |
| On or near Park Lodge Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Cherry Orchard | 41 |
| On or near Ferrers Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Stockley Road | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Drayton 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 | 584 | 29.4% |
| Not recorded | 505 | 25.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 472 | 23.7% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 125 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
West Drayton has an estimated population of 19,509. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Drayton sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Drayton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.7% |
| Social rented homes | 24.2% |
| Private rented homes | 27.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is West Drayton a safe place to live?
West Drayton recorded 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West Drayton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 622 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (505).
Is crime in West Drayton going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Drayton was up 14% on the year before: 1,988 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,748 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Drayton?
West Drayton 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 West Drayton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.