Crime Rate in Colham & Cowley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colham & Cowley

The total recorded crimes in Colham & Cowley, Hillingdon, UK in January 2026 are around 245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colham & Cowley crime rate of 4.91 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 Colham & Cowley, encompassing approximately 49,942 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
Colham & Cowley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colham Green Road with total crimes: 35
  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14

How safe is Colham & Cowley?

To understand the safety of Colham & Cowley, we need to analyze Colham & Cowley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hillingdon:

    • In 2024, Colham & Cowley reported a higher crime volume than the Hillingdon average, with 1,521 crimes compared to 1,078. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Colham & Cowley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

    • In 2023, Colham & Cowley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hillingdon average, with 2,821 crimes compared to 1,718. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Colham & Cowley witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hillingdon, Colham & Cowley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Colham & Cowley Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Colham & Cowley has recorded 245 crimes with crime rate of 4.91 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Hillingdon, UK

In 2024, the total Colham & Cowley crimes were 1,521. The crime rate of Colham & Cowley in 2024 was 30.46 (year) or 2.54 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Colham & Cowley were around 2,821 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.49 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Colham & Cowley)CrimesRank (Colham & Cowley)CrimesRank (Colham & Cowley)
Heathrow Villages794 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge267 32,009 23,098 2
Wood End268 21,370 52,510 4
Hayes Town232 51,695 32,203 5
Yeading132 8918 91,781 6
Pinkwell190 61,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley107 111,087 71,266 11
West Drayton183 71,008 81,531 8
South Ruislip101 14782 101,335 9
Hillingdon East108 9684 131,077 14
Belmore107 10705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West102 12709 11889 16
Ruislip101 13670 141,265 12
Eastcote73 17610 151,085 13
Northwood Hills85 15528 16918 15
Charville76 16461 18736 19
Northwood64 18483 17816 17
Ickenham & South Harefield52 20365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor57 19204 21456 20
Harefield Village37 21220 20412 21

Colham & Cowley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 111 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 20259
November 202519
October 202514
September 202522
August 202510
July 202512
June 202510
May 202517
April 202517
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 246 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202513
November 202523
October 202520
September 202522
August 202515
July 202522
June 202516
May 202519
April 202521
March 202525
February 202527

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202510
November 20255
October 202512
September 202510
August 20257
July 20256
June 20251
May 20259
April 202513
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202519
November 202524
October 202511
September 202510
August 202512
July 202527
June 202510
May 202512
April 202514
March 202512
February 202516

A total of 1088 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202680
December 202578
November 202568
October 202594
September 202592
August 202593
July 2025111
June 202589
May 2025101
April 202585
March 202579
February 2025118

A total of 90 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 20255
November 20259
October 20256
September 202515
August 20253
July 20257
June 202517
May 20255
April 20254
February 20254

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202512
November 202516
October 202520
September 202521
August 20259
July 202519
June 202518
April 202518
March 202511
February 202526

A total of 647 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202645
December 202547
November 202550
October 202562
September 202541
August 202564
July 202567
June 202556
May 202563
April 202557
March 202548
February 202547

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202520
November 202511
October 202513
September 202516
August 202514
July 202532
June 20256
May 202518
April 202522
March 202525
February 202517

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
July 20251
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20257
August 20252
July 20258
June 202519
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20254
October 20255
September 20255
August 20251
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
August 202520
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20252
April 20253
March 20252

High Crime Locations Colham & Cowley in January 2026

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

1. Colham Green Road (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total14
Drugs8
Burglary2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Chantry (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour14
5. Fernes Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Chiltern Court (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Brindley Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Cleveland Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
9. Ivy Bridge Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
10. The Greenway (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Theft from the person2

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