Crime Rate in South Ruislip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Ruislip

The total recorded crimes in South Ruislip, Hillingdon, UK in July 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Ruislip crime rate of 4.21 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
South Ruislip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 28
  • Bourne Court with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the South Ruislip has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Ruislip)CrimesRank (South Ruislip)CrimesRank (South Ruislip)
Heathrow Villages816 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge351 22,009 23,098 2
Colham & Cowley319 31,521 42,821 3
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
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

South Ruislip 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 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
April 202512
March 202512
February 20257
January 202514
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202525
May 202533
April 202528
March 202527
February 202515
January 20257
December 202429
November 202421
October 202423
September 202435
August 202416

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 202414
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202516
May 202513
April 202519
March 202516
February 202520
January 202516
December 202411
November 202423
October 202417
September 202422
August 20244

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202530
May 202525
April 202526
March 202521
February 202519
January 202519
December 20247
November 202414
October 202425
September 202427
August 202416

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202538
May 202524
April 202517
March 202520
February 202522
January 202522
December 202410
November 202417
October 202429
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 202511
February 202510
January 202516
December 20244
November 202410
October 202411
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20258
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting20
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Bourne Court (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Princes Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wheatsheaf Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Diamond Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hardy Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shaldon Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Jubilee Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

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