Crime in Yiewsley: statistics, rates and trends
1,943 crimes were recorded in Yiewsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (502), anti-social behaviour (455) and shoplifting (249) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 466th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Yiewsley | Hillingdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,943 | 39,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.9 | 119.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 13,319 | 329,185 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yiewsley peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,116 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,644). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,943 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,116 | 158.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,677 | 125.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,681 | 126.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,644 | 123.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,714 | 128.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,799 | 135.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,703 | 127.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,851 | 139.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yiewsley recorded notably more robbery (2.5 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 98 to 117, while criminal damage and arson fell from 158 to 75 and drugs fell from 113 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 502 | 37.7 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 455 | 34.2 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 249 | 18.7 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 9.8 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Other theft | 121 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 117 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Drugs | 88 | 6.6 | 3.3 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Robbery | 46 | 3.5 | 1.4 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 2.7 | 1.7 | -20% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Yiewsley; the highest is Heathrow Villages (457.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Charville (66.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yiewsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Drayton | 1,953 | 100.1 | -31% |
| Colham & Cowley | 2,346 | 107.9 | -26% |
| Hillingdon West | 1,254 | 126.7 | -13% |
| Uxbridge | 3,486 | 185.3 | +27% |
| Wood End | 3,121 | 148.2 | +2% |
| Heathrow Villages | 8,093 | 457.4 | +214% |
| Hillingdon East | 1,196 | 69.7 | -52% |
| Charville | 857 | 66.1 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Yiewsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (244).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 244 |
| On or near Station Road | 179 |
| On or near Supermarket | 173 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Gurnard Close | 54 |
| On or near Leacroft Close | 52 |
| On or near Station Approach | 46 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 46 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Lowdell Close | 41 |
Of the 1,488 crimes in Yiewsley with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 455 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 664 | 44.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 467 | 31.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Yiewsley has an estimated population of 13,319 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%) and a younger population (7.3%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yiewsley average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Yiewsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Yiewsley a safe place to live?
Yiewsley recorded 145.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 466th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Yiewsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 502 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (455).
Is crime in Yiewsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yiewsley was down 8% on the year before: 1,943 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,116 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yiewsley?
About 13,319 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yiewsley?
Yiewsley 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.