Crime in Yiewsley: statistics, rates and trends
1,973 crimes were recorded in Yiewsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Yiewsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Yiewsley
- Types of crime in Yiewsley
- Yiewsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yiewsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yiewsley
- Population and deprivation in Yiewsley
- Questions about crime in Yiewsley
- About this data
1,973 crimes were recorded in Yiewsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 497 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yiewsley has the 443rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yiewsley | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,973 | 39,446 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.1 | 119.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,319 | 329,185 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yiewsley was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,099 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,644). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 1,973 | 148.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,099 | 157.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,644 | 123.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,682 | 126.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,653 | 124.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,739 | 130.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,770 | 132.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,725 | 129.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,813 | 136.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 170 |
| June 2026 | 188 |
| May 2026 | 196 |
| April 2026 | 173 |
| March 2026 | 150 |
| February 2026 | 146 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 156 |
| November 2025 | 160 |
| October 2025 | 170 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
| August 2025 | 191 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yiewsley 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+23%) and shoplifting (+16%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and theft from the person (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 497 | 37.3 | 1.09 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 462 | 34.7 | 2.26 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 256 | 19.2 | 2.32 | +16% |
| Other theft | 127 | 9.5 | 1.49 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 9.5 | 1.94 | -23% |
| Public order | 112 | 8.4 | 1.27 | +7% |
| Drugs | 92 | 6.9 | 2.11 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -48% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.4 | 1.25 | -17% |
| Robbery | 54 | 4.1 | 3.00 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 2.7 | 1.60 | -29% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.3 | 1.07 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.8 | 2.19 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.01 | -7% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yiewsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yiewsley recorded 497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yiewsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yiewsley recorded 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yiewsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yiewsley recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yiewsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yiewsley recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yiewsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yiewsley recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yiewsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yiewsley recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yiewsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yiewsley recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yiewsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yiewsley recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yiewsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yiewsley recorded 59 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 17% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yiewsley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yiewsley recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yiewsley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yiewsley recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yiewsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yiewsley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yiewsley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yiewsley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yiewsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yiewsley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yiewsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yiewsley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yiewsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Drayton | 1,988 | 101.9 | -31% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,371 | 109.0 | -26% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,252 | 126.5 | -15% |
| Uxbridge | 3,508 | 186.4 | +26% |
| Wood End | 3,100 | 147.2 | -1% |
| Heathrow Villages | 8,099 | 457.8 | +209% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,200 | 69.9 | -53% |
| Charville | 853 | 65.8 | -56% |
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 Yiewsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 255 |
| On or near Station Road | 184 |
| On or near Supermarket | 167 |
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Gurnard Close | 53 |
| On or near Leacroft Close | 52 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 51 |
| On or near Station Approach | 49 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Lowdell Close | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yiewsley 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 | 687 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 479 | 24.3% |
| Not recorded | 462 | 23.4% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Yiewsley has an estimated population of 13,319. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yiewsley sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yiewsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.3% |
| Social rented homes | 27.0% |
| Private rented homes | 34.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Yiewsley a safe place to live?
Yiewsley recorded 148.1 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 Yiewsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (462).
Is crime in Yiewsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yiewsley was down 6% on the year before: 1,973 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,099 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yiewsley?
Yiewsley 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 Yiewsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.