Crime Rate in South Ruislip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Ruislip

The total recorded crimes in South Ruislip, Hillingdon, UK in May 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Ruislip crime rate of 3.62 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 South Ruislip, encompassing approximately 33,966 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
South Ruislip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is South Ruislip?

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

  • Relative to Hillingdon:

    • In 2024, South Ruislip demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hillingdon average, with 782 crimes compared to 1078.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, South Ruislip witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

    • In 2023, South Ruislip had fewer crimes than the Hillingdon average, with 1,335 crimes compared to 1,718. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, South Ruislip witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Ruislip Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Ruislip has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Hillingdon, UK

In 2024, the total South Ruislip crimes were 782. The crime rate of South Ruislip in 2024 was 23.02 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Ruislip were around 1,335 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.30 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Ruislip)CrimesRank (South Ruislip)CrimesRank (South 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
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

South Ruislip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 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 (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202528
March 202527
February 202515
January 20257
December 202429
November 202421
October 202423
September 202435
August 202416
June 20244

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202516
February 202520
January 202516
December 202411
November 202423
October 202417
September 202422
August 20244

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202526
March 202521
February 202519
January 202519
December 20247
November 202414
October 202425
September 202427
August 202416

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 202511
February 202510
January 202516
December 20244
November 202410
October 202411
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 202414
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202517
March 202520
February 202522
January 202522
December 202410
November 202417
October 202429
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202512
February 20257
January 202514
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations South Ruislip in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Arla Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. White Butts Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Stonefield Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
9. Dudley Drive (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Portal Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1

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