Crime in Yeading: statistics, rates and trends
1,842 crimes were recorded in Yeading in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (538), anti-social behaviour (372) and vehicle crime (204) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 921st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Yeading | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,842 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.5 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,084 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yeading peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,182 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,643). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,842 | 114.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,686 | 104.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,854 | 115.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,819 | 113.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,643 | 102.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,861 | 115.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,182 | 135.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,007 | 124.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,966 | 122.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 180 |
| July 2026 | 214 |
| June 2026 | 148 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 146 |
| February 2026 | 144 |
| January 2026 | 132 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 152 |
| October 2025 | 172 |
| September 2025 | 151 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yeading recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate), drugs (2.0 times the national rate) and robbery (69% above the national rate), and notably less public order (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 107 to 157 and drugs rose from 73 to 104, while robbery fell from 47 to 37 and theft from the person fell from 45 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 538 | 33.4 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 372 | 23.1 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 204 | 12.7 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 157 | 9.8 | 8.5 | +47% |
| Other theft | 119 | 7.4 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Drugs | 104 | 6.5 | 3.3 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 79 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Robbery | 37 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 2.3 | 1.7 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Yeading; the highest is Hayes Town (154.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Ruislip Manor (45.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yeading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmore | 1,441 | 86.0 | -25% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | -42% |
| Wood End | 3,121 | 148.2 | +29% |
| Hayes Town | 2,601 | 154.7 | +35% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | -20% |
| Pinkwell | 2,035 | 100.4 | -12% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | -39% |
| Ruislip Manor | 460 | 45.1 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Yeading over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (135).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Cerne Close | 73 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 68 |
| On or near Reynolds Road | 64 |
| On or near Dunedin Way | 63 |
| On or near Yeading Lane | 52 |
| On or near Patching Way | 51 |
| On or near Barnhill Lane | 36 |
| On or near Chatsworth Road | 36 |
| On or near Bondfield Avenue | 34 |
Of the 1,470 crimes in Yeading with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 372 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 651 | 44.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 471 | 32.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 86 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Yeading has an estimated population of 16,084 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%), more social housing (27%, against 17%) and a younger population (8.8%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yeading average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Yeading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yeading a safe place to live?
Yeading recorded 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 921st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Yeading?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 538 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (372).
Is crime in Yeading going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeading was up 9% on the year before: 1,842 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,686 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yeading?
About 16,084 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yeading?
Yeading 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.