Crime in Hounslow: statistics, rates and trends
32,581 crimes were recorded in Hounslow in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hounslow at a glance
- Crime trends in Hounslow
- Types of crime in Hounslow
- Hounslow compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hounslow
- Streets with the most crime in Hounslow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hounslow
- Demographics of Hounslow
- Questions about crime in Hounslow
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (9,948), anti-social behaviour (6,779) and vehicle crime (2,614) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 266th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hounslow | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 32,581 | 32,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.4 | 109.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 297,875 | 299,424 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hounslow peaked in the year to August 2020 (34,409 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (30,786). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 32,581 | 109.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 33,143 | 111.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 33,573 | 112.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 32,525 | 109.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 30,786 | 103.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 33,163 | 111.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 34,409 | 115.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 32,620 | 109.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 31,349 | 105.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 2,668 |
| July 2026 | 2,817 |
| June 2026 | 2,828 |
| May 2026 | 2,796 |
| April 2026 | 2,682 |
| March 2026 | 2,635 |
| February 2026 | 2,401 |
| January 2026 | 2,612 |
| December 2025 | 2,526 |
| November 2025 | 2,761 |
| October 2025 | 3,028 |
| September 2025 | 2,827 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hounslow recorded notably more theft from the person (79% above the national rate), vehicle crime (77% above the national rate) and bicycle theft (64% above the national rate), and notably less other crime (37% below) and criminal damage and arson (35% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 154 to 205, while criminal damage and arson fell from 1,897 to 1,315.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9,948 | 33.4 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6,779 | 22.8 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 2,614 | 8.8 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 2,447 | 8.2 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Other theft | 2,256 | 7.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 2,045 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Burglary | 1,432 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,315 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Drugs | 1,254 | 4.2 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 896 | 3.0 | 1.7 | -14% |
| Robbery | 588 | 2.0 | 1.4 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 404 | 1.4 | 0.8 | -13% |
| Other crime | 398 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 205 | 0.7 | 1.0 | +33% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hounslow; the highest is Ealing (113.1 per 1,000) and the lowest West Molesey (49.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hounslow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond upon Thames | 14,101 | 73.0 | -33% |
| Ealing | 43,273 | 113.1 | +3% |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 1,823 | 84.2 | -23% |
| Ashford Common | 612 | 67.6 | -38% |
| Stanwell | 1,140 | 94.1 | -14% |
| Ashford (Spelthorne) | 1,830 | 71.4 | -35% |
| West Molesey | 2,388 | 49.4 | -55% |
| Hillingdon | 32,229 | 100.4 | -8% |
Of the 22 areas within Hounslow, Hounslow Central had the highest crime rate (288.9 per 1,000) and Hounslow South the lowest (56.0), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounslow Central | Neighbourhood | 10,101 | 2,918 | 288.9 |
| Chiswick Gunnersbury | Neighbourhood | 13,180 | 2,026 | 153.7 |
| Syon & Brentford Lock | Neighbourhood | 15,175 | 2,188 | 144.2 |
| Feltham West | Neighbourhood | 17,101 | 2,063 | 120.6 |
| Heston West | Neighbourhood | 16,380 | 1,967 | 120.1 |
| Hounslow East | Neighbourhood | 11,136 | 1,307 | 117.4 |
| Hounslow West | Neighbourhood | 16,922 | 1,913 | 113.0 |
| Brentford East | Neighbourhood | 9,550 | 1,068 | 111.8 |
| Brentford West | Neighbourhood | 6,287 | 699 | 111.2 |
| Heston East | Neighbourhood | 12,555 | 1,342 | 106.9 |
| Hounslow Heath | Neighbourhood | 16,477 | 1,755 | 106.5 |
| Hanworth Park | Neighbourhood | 11,896 | 1,233 | 103.6 |
| Heston Central | Neighbourhood | 15,404 | 1,494 | 97.0 |
| Feltham North | Neighbourhood | 15,799 | 1,523 | 96.4 |
| Cranford | Neighbourhood | 14,967 | 1,438 | 96.1 |
| Bedfont | Neighbourhood | 15,189 | 1,437 | 94.6 |
| Isleworth | Neighbourhood | 13,179 | 1,174 | 89.1 |
| Hanworth Village | Neighbourhood | 15,853 | 1,355 | 85.5 |
| Chiswick Homefields | Neighbourhood | 14,558 | 1,233 | 84.7 |
| Osterley & Spring Grove | Neighbourhood | 14,512 | 1,179 | 81.2 |
| Chiswick Riverside | Neighbourhood | 9,482 | 694 | 73.2 |
| Hounslow South | Neighbourhood | 13,721 | 768 | 56.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Hounslow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (2,169).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 2,169 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 1,167 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 821 |
| On or near Supermarket | 778 |
| On or near Nightclub | 484 |
| On or near Hospital | 406 |
| On or near Police Station | 260 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 222 |
| On or near Kingsley Road | 202 |
| On or near Fair Street | 190 |
Of the 25,802 crimes in Hounslow with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 6,779 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 10,613 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7,867 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 2,995 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,770 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,223 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 450 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 435 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 231 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 82 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 61 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 56 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hounslow has an estimated population of 297,875 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (31%, against 20%), fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%) and more households without a car (33%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hounslow average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hounslow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 1.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hounslow a safe place to live?
Hounslow recorded 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 266th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hounslow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 9,948 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (6,779).
Is crime in Hounslow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hounslow was down 2% on the year before: 32,581 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 33,143 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hounslow?
About 297,875 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hounslow?
Hounslow 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.