Crime Rate in Ruislip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ruislip

The total recorded crimes in Ruislip, Hillingdon, UK in May 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ruislip crime rate of 4.15 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 Ruislip, encompassing approximately 32,051 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
Ruislip Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Oaks with total crimes: 12
  • A4180 with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Ruislip?

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

  • Relative to Hillingdon:

    • In 2024, Ruislip demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hillingdon average, with 670 crimes compared to 1078.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ruislip recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

    • In 2023, Ruislip had fewer crimes than the Hillingdon average, with 1,265 crimes compared to 1,718. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ruislip recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hillingdon, Ruislip has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ruislip Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ruislip has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Hillingdon, UK

In 2024, the total Ruislip crimes were 670. The crime rate of Ruislip in 2024 was 20.90 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ruislip were around 1,265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.47 (year) or 3.29 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ruislip)CrimesRank (Ruislip)CrimesRank (Ruislip)
Heathrow Villages821 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge285 22,009 23,098 2
Colham & Cowley251 31,521 42,821 3
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
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

Ruislip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202525
March 202525
February 202518
January 202516
December 202416
November 202424
October 202424
September 202427
August 202423

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202528
March 202513
February 202522
January 20259
December 202417
November 202416
October 202419
September 202414
August 202430
May 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202517
February 20257
January 20258
December 202418
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20259
February 202517
January 202518
December 20246
November 202412
October 202414
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242

High Crime Locations Ruislip in May 2025

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

1. The Oaks (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. A4180 (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mayflower Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
9. Station Approach (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. St Catherines Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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