Crime in Yeading: statistics, rates and trends
1,803 crimes were recorded in Yeading in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
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1,803 crimes were recorded in Yeading in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 525 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yeading has the 967th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yeading | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,803 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.1 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,084 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yeading was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,178 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,575). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 1,803 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,686 | 104.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,896 | 117.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,807 | 112.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,575 | 97.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,917 | 119.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,178 | 135.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,021 | 125.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,967 | 122.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 141 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yeading 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+49%) and vehicle crime (+34%). The largest falls were in other crime (-41%) and theft from the person (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 525 | 32.6 | 0.95 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 371 | 23.1 | 1.50 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 200 | 12.4 | 2.52 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 150 | 9.3 | 1.13 | +32% |
| Drugs | 104 | 6.5 | 1.98 | +49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 6.2 | 0.91 | -12% |
| Other theft | 99 | 6.2 | 0.96 | -7% |
| Public order | 81 | 5.0 | 0.76 | -5% |
| Burglary | 61 | 3.8 | 1.07 | +20% |
| Robbery | 37 | 2.3 | 1.70 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 2.1 | 1.21 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.1 | 1.28 | +13% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yeading
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yeading recorded 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yeading
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yeading recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yeading
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yeading recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yeading
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yeading recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yeading
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yeading recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yeading
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yeading recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yeading
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yeading recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yeading
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yeading recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yeading
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yeading recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yeading
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yeading recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yeading
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yeading recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yeading
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yeading recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yeading
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yeading recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yeading
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yeading recorded 10 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yeading, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yeading.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yeading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmore | 1,450 | 86.5 | -23% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | -41% |
| Wood End | 3,100 | 147.2 | +31% |
| Hayes Town | 2,671 | 158.8 | +42% |
| South Ruislip | 1,598 | 91.1 | -19% |
| Pinkwell | 2,070 | 102.2 | -9% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | -38% |
| Ruislip Manor | 467 | 45.8 | -59% |
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 Yeading over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 137 |
| On or near Cerne Close | 67 |
| On or near Reynolds Road | 65 |
| On or near Dunedin Way | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Yeading Lane | 51 |
| On or near Patching Way | 43 |
| On or near Chatsworth Road | 39 |
| On or near Bondfield Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Barnhill Lane | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yeading 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 | 623 | 34.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 447 | 24.8% |
| Not recorded | 371 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Yeading has an estimated population of 16,084. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yeading sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yeading |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.4% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% |
| Private rented homes | 25.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is Yeading a safe place to live?
Yeading recorded 112.1 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 Yeading?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (371).
Is crime in Yeading going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yeading was up 7% on the year before: 1,803 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,686 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yeading?
Yeading 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 Yeading. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.