Crime Rate in Hillingdon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillingdon

The total recorded crimes in Hillingdon, UK in May 2025 are around 3,436 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillingdon crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hillingdon, encompassing approximately 305,907 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (934) incidents (10.79% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (913) incidents (5.92% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (337) incidents (20.36% increase)
Hillingdon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bedfont Court with total crimes: 134
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 54
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 54

Hillingdon Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Hillingdon?

To understand the safety of Hillingdon, we need to analyze Hillingdon crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Hillingdon has recorded 22,638 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 74.00 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 240 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 36,086 crimes with a crime rate of 117.96, ranking it 71 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Hillingdon reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 22,638 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Hillingdon recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hillingdon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 36,086 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Hillingdon recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Hillingdon is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Hillingdon has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hillingdon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Heathrow Villages (821 crimes), and the safest, Ruislip Manor (40 crimes), is 781 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Hillingdon.

Similarly, the area of Heathrow, Hardmonsworth & Sipson (738 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to West Ruislip South (30 crimes), with a difference of 708 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hillingdon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Heathrow Villages821
Uxbridge285
Colham & Cowley251
Wood End202
Hayes Town195

Safest Wards:

Hillingdon West89
Ickenham & South Harefield64
Charville60
Harefield Village57
Ruislip Manor40

Most Dangerous Areas:

Heathrow, Hardmonsworth & Sipson738
Hayes Town & Lake Farm195
Uxbridge West194
Yiewsley West193
Uxbridge Central & Brunel174

Safest Areas:

Ruislip Gardens38
Ruislip Manor36
Ickenham34
Ducks Hill33
West Ruislip South30

Hillingdon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hillingdon has recorded 3,436 crimes with crime rate of 11.23 ranking 55th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Hillingdon crimes were 22,638. The crime rate of Hillingdon in 2024 was 74.00 (year) or 6.17 (month) ranking it 240 danzarous in the UK. Hillingdon ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hillingdon were around 36,086 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.96 (year) or 9.83 (month) ranking 71 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Hillingdon ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Hillingdon

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,796 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,369 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,406 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,599 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,418 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,386 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,293 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet2,942 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,030 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,500 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,981 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,605 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,862 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,013 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,471 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich2,958 519,510 432,543 5
Enfield3,198 322,077 538,814 3
Brent3,821 124,651 240,527 1

Hillingdon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (934 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (913 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (862 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (843 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (833 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (762 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 818 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 628 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (658 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (654 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 785 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 695 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (803 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (799 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (768 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (766 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (738 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (676 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (847 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (714 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7672 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 767.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 934 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025934
April 2025843
March 2025762
February 2025628
January 2025654
December 2024695
November 2024803
October 2024768
September 2024738
August 2024847

A total of 179 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202522
March 202519
February 202513
January 202512
December 202411
November 202428
October 202421
September 202423
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 610 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202553
March 202547
February 202558
January 202561
December 202467
November 202463
October 202474
September 202446
August 202469
July 20241

A total of 1011 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025151
April 2025121
March 202569
February 202597
January 2025106
December 202488
November 2024105
October 202494
September 2024102
August 202476
June 20242

A total of 2836 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 236.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 340 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025337
April 2025280
March 2025306
February 2025312
January 2025305
December 2024326
November 2024340
October 2024306
September 2024225
August 202494
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 2255 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 205.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025219
April 2025212
March 2025193
February 2025234
January 2025235
December 2024217
November 2024276
October 2024294
September 2024242
August 2024132
July 20241

A total of 1816 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 243 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 2025193
March 2025213
February 2025178
January 2025243
December 2024197
November 2024235
October 2024195
September 2024222
August 2024131
July 20246

A total of 1280 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202589
March 2025154
February 2025171
January 2025155
December 2024125
November 2024123
October 2024151
September 2024108
August 2024109
June 20242

A total of 146 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202531
March 202515
February 20258
January 202514
December 20246
November 202418
October 202418
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 1506 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025135
April 2025140
March 2025172
February 2025100
January 2025151
December 2024135
November 2024160
October 2024177
September 2024190
August 2024145
July 20241

A total of 921 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202596
March 202586
February 202593
January 2025113
December 2024118
November 2024107
October 2024103
September 202466
August 202448
July 20247

A total of 2868 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 239.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 336 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025296
April 2025262
March 2025265
February 2025260
January 2025326
December 2024306
November 2024336
October 2024328
September 2024311
August 2024169
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 1711 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025175
April 2025191
March 2025165
February 2025165
January 2025151
December 2024166
November 2024179
October 2024203
September 2024161
August 2024148
July 20247

A total of 7836 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 653.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 913 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025913
April 2025862
March 2025833
February 2025818
January 2025658
December 2024785
November 2024799
October 2024766
September 2024676
August 2024714
July 20248
June 20244

High Crime Locations Hillingdon in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hillingdon postcode area is presented below.

1. Bedfont Court (Map)
Total134
Other crime42
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft23
Vehicle crime15
Violence and sexual offences11
Shoplifting11
Drugs3
Public order2
Theft from the person1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total54
Other crime25
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Bath Road (Map)
Total54
Anti-social behaviour48
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
4. Prison (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences34
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft10
Other crime8
6. Conway Road (Map)
Total31
Other crime19
Other theft7
Public order4
Possession of weapons1

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