Crime Rate in Colham & Cowley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Colham & Cowley

The total recorded crimes in Colham & Cowley, Hillingdon, UK in July 2025 are around 319 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Colham & Cowley crime rate of 6.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (111) incidents (24.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (19.64% increase)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (433.33% increase)
Colham & Cowley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colham Green Road with total crimes: 34
  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Fernes Close with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Colham & Cowley has recorded 319 crimes with crime rate of 6.39 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colham & Cowley)CrimesRank (Colham & Cowley)CrimesRank (Colham & Cowley)
Heathrow Villages816 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge351 22,009 23,098 2
Hayes Town263 51,695 32,203 5
Wood End264 41,370 52,510 4
Yeading167 8918 91,781 6
Pinkwell233 61,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley177 71,087 71,266 11
West Drayton152 101,008 81,531 8
South Ruislip143 11782 101,335 9
Belmore162 9705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West97 16709 11889 16
Ruislip119 13670 141,265 12
Northwood Hills128 12528 16918 15
Eastcote109 14610 151,085 13
Hillingdon East109 15684 131,077 14
Northwood88 18483 17816 17
Charville96 17461 18736 19
Ickenham & South Harefield49 19365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor35 21204 21456 20
Harefield Village37 20220 20412 21

Colham & Cowley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 816 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 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
July 2025111
June 202589
May 2025101
April 202585
March 202579
February 2025118
January 202574
December 202476
November 202483

A total of 454 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202556
May 202563
April 202557
March 202548
February 202547
January 202532
December 202429
November 202455

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202510
May 202512
April 202514
March 202512
February 202516
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
April 202518
March 202511
February 202526
January 202528
December 202417
November 202416

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

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 20255
April 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20259
April 202513
March 20255
February 202512
January 202518
December 20246
November 202410

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 20256
May 202518
April 202522
March 202525
February 202517
January 20257
December 202416
November 202414

A total of 185 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202519
April 202521
March 202525
February 202527
January 202518
December 202424
November 202413

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
December 20245
November 20244

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202519
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202517
April 202517
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 202414

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251

High Crime Locations Colham & Cowley in July 2025

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

1. Colham Green Road (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences27
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft4
Other crime3
Public order2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Fernes Close (Map)
Total10
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chiltern Court (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Uxbridge Road (Map)
Total10
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. The Chantry (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
7. Newcourt (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
8. Charles Street (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Concorde Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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