Crime Rate in Colham & Cowley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colham & Cowley

The total recorded crimes in Colham & Cowley, Hillingdon, UK in May 2025 are around 251 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colham & Cowley crime rate of 5.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (18.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
Colham & Cowley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • The Chantry with total crimes: 14
  • Colham Green Road 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 May 2025 the Colham & Cowley has recorded 251 crimes with crime rate of 5.03 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colham & Cowley)CrimesRank (Colham & Cowley)CrimesRank (Colham & Cowley)
Heathrow Villages821 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge285 22,009 23,098 2
Hayes Town195 51,695 32,203 5
Wood End202 41,370 52,510 4
Yeading144 8918 91,781 6
Pinkwell187 61,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley163 71,087 71,266 11
West Drayton117 111,008 81,531 8
South Ruislip123 10782 101,335 9
Ruislip133 9670 141,265 12
Belmore96 15705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West89 17709 11889 16
Eastcote106 12610 151,085 13
Hillingdon East105 14684 131,077 14
Northwood Hills105 13528 16918 15
Northwood93 16483 17816 17
Ickenham & South Harefield64 18365 19745 18
Charville60 19461 18736 19
Ruislip Manor40 21204 21456 20
Harefield Village57 20220 20412 21

Colham & Cowley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 202414
October 202410
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 479 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202557
March 202548
February 202547
January 202532
December 202429
November 202455
October 202453
September 202435
August 202460

A total of 839 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202585
March 202579
February 2025118
January 202574
December 202476
November 202483
October 202475
September 202480
August 202468

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202522
March 202525
February 202517
January 20257
December 202416
November 202414
October 202424
September 202417
August 202413

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 202525
February 202527
January 202518
December 202424
November 202413
October 202418
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 20255
February 202512
January 202518
December 20246
November 202410
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202511
February 202526
January 202528
December 202417
November 202416
October 202414
September 202440
August 202412

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241

High Crime Locations Colham & Cowley in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. The Chantry (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour14
3. Colham Green Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences14
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chiltern Court (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Concorde Close (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences2
8. St Helen Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Public order1
9. Hornbill Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
10. Brindley Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5

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