Crime Rate in Colham & Cowley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colham & Cowley

The total recorded crimes in Colham & Cowley, Hillingdon, UK in March 2025 are around 232 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colham & Cowley crime rate of 4.65 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-33.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (2.13% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
Colham & Cowley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Colham Green Road with total crimes: 18
  • Uxbridge Road with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Colham & Cowley has recorded 232 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillingdon)CrimesRank (Hillingdon)CrimesRank (Hillingdon)
Heathrow Villages734 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge267 22,009 23,098 2
Hayes Town214 41,695 32,203 5
Wood End206 51,370 52,510 4
Yeading132 10918 91,781 6
Pinkwell166 71,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley205 61,087 71,266 11
West Drayton140 81,008 81,531 8
South Ruislip138 9782 101,335 9
Belmore102 13705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West102 14709 11889 16
Hillingdon East113 11684 131,077 14
Ruislip97 15670 141,265 12
Eastcote108 12610 151,085 13
Northwood Hills83 17528 16918 15
Charville88 16461 18736 19
Northwood63 18483 17816 17
Ickenham & South Harefield42 19365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor26 21204 21456 20
Harefield Village41 20220 20412 21

Colham & Cowley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 202414
October 202410
September 20246
August 20247
April 20247

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
January 20257
December 202416
November 202414
October 202424
September 202417
August 202413
April 202418

A total of 718 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 79.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202579
February 2025118
January 202574
December 202476
November 202483
October 202475
September 202480
August 202468
April 202465

A total of 398 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 44.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202547
January 202532
December 202429
November 202455
October 202453
September 202435
August 202460
April 202439

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202516
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202416
September 202415
August 20243
April 202420

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202526
January 202528
December 202417
November 202416
October 202414
September 202440
August 202412

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 202518
December 20246
November 202410
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202527
January 202518
December 202424
November 202413
October 202418
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
April 20244

High Crime Locations Colham & Cowley in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Colham Green Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total12
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
4. Chiltern Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Public order2
6. The Chantry (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
7. Kingston Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Concorde Close (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Merryfields (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4

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