Crime in Hounslow: statistics, rates and trends

32,887 crimes were recorded in Hounslow in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 9,871 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hounslow has the 256th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hounslow was highest in the year to July 2020 (33,836 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (30,738). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hounslow 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, burglary.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+37%) and burglary (+17%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-22%) and vehicle crime (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hounslow

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hounslow recorded 9,871 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 30.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hounslow

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hounslow recorded 6,915 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hounslow

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hounslow recorded 2,600 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hounslow

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hounslow recorded 2,516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hounslow

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hounslow recorded 2,223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hounslow

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hounslow recorded 2,054 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hounslow

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hounslow recorded 1,475 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hounslow

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hounslow recorded 1,441 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hounslow

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hounslow recorded 1,281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hounslow

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hounslow recorded 917 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hounslow

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hounslow recorded 610 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hounslow

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hounslow recorded 399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hounslow

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hounslow recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hounslow

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hounslow recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Hounslow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hounslow.

22 areas within Hounslow, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hounslow Central had the highest rate (302.3 per 1,000) and Hounslow South the lowest (55.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Hounslow over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hounslow 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.

Hounslow has an estimated population of 297,875. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hounslow sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hounslow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.