Crime in Wood End: statistics, rates and trends
3,100 crimes were recorded in Wood End in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wood End at a glance
- Crime trends in Wood End
- Types of crime in Wood End
- Wood End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wood End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wood End
- Population and deprivation in Wood End
- Questions about crime in Wood End
- About this data
3,100 crimes were recorded in Wood End in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 727 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wood End has the 460th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wood End | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,100 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.2 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,057 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wood End was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,100 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,187). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 3,100 | 147.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,555 | 121.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,560 | 121.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,408 | 114.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,187 | 103.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,409 | 114.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,737 | 130.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,489 | 118.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,544 | 120.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 237 |
| June 2026 | 259 |
| May 2026 | 270 |
| April 2026 | 239 |
| March 2026 | 234 |
| February 2026 | 224 |
| January 2026 | 268 |
| December 2025 | 284 |
| November 2025 | 304 |
| October 2025 | 310 |
| September 2025 | 235 |
| August 2025 | 236 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wood End 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+257%) and robbery (+55%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%) and theft from the person (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 727 | 34.5 | 1.01 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 686 | 32.6 | 3.93 | +257% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 566 | 26.9 | 1.75 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 269 | 12.8 | 2.59 | +13% |
| Other theft | 148 | 7.0 | 1.10 | -3% |
| Public order | 139 | 6.6 | 0.99 | -1% |
| Theft from the person | 112 | 5.3 | 3.15 | -10% |
| Drugs | 105 | 5.0 | 1.53 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 4.6 | 0.67 | -29% |
| Burglary | 92 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -2% |
| Robbery | 82 | 3.9 | 2.88 | +55% |
| Other crime | 37 | 1.8 | 0.83 | +16% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.3 | 1.62 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +8% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wood End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wood End recorded 727 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wood End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wood End recorded 686 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 257% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wood End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wood End recorded 566 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wood End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wood End recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wood End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wood End recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wood End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wood End recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wood End
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wood End recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wood End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wood End recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wood End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wood End recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wood End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wood End recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wood End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wood End recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wood End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wood End recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wood End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wood End recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wood End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wood End recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wood End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wood End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wood End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Town | 2,671 | 158.8 | +8% |
| Belmore | 1,450 | 86.5 | -41% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | -55% |
| Pinkwell | 2,070 | 102.2 | -31% |
| Yeading | 1,803 | 112.1 | -24% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,371 | 109.0 | -26% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | -53% |
| Yiewsley | 1,973 | 148.1 | +1% |
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 Wood End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 444 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 279 |
| On or near Parking Area | 277 |
| On or near Uxbridge Road | 77 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 65 |
| On or near St Christophers Drive | 62 |
| On or near Police Station | 59 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 52 |
| On or near Abbotswood Way | 50 |
| On or near Swift Close | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wood End 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 | 1,289 | 41.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 620 | 20.0% |
| Not recorded | 566 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 257 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 143 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 120 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Wood End has an estimated population of 21,057. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wood End sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wood End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.9% |
| Social rented homes | 28.4% |
| Private rented homes | 25.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
Is Wood End a safe place to live?
Wood End recorded 147.2 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 Wood End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 727 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (686).
Is crime in Wood End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wood End was up 21% on the year before: 3,100 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,555 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wood End?
Wood End 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 Wood End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.