Crime Rate in South Ruislip: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Ruislip

The total recorded crimes in South Ruislip, Hillingdon, UK in January 2026 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Ruislip crime rate of 2.97 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
South Ruislip Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Arla Place with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 January 2026 the South Ruislip has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South Ruislip)CrimesRank (South Ruislip)CrimesRank (South Ruislip)
Heathrow Villages794 15,467 18,243 1
Uxbridge267 32,009 23,098 2
Wood End268 21,370 52,510 4
Colham & Cowley245 41,521 42,821 3
Hayes Town232 51,695 32,203 5
Yeading132 8918 91,781 6
Pinkwell190 61,142 61,609 7
Yiewsley107 111,087 71,266 11
West Drayton183 71,008 81,531 8
Hillingdon East108 9684 131,077 14
Belmore107 10705 121,290 10
Hillingdon West102 12709 11889 16
Ruislip101 13670 141,265 12
Eastcote73 17610 151,085 13
Northwood Hills85 15528 16918 15
Charville76 16461 18736 19
Northwood64 18483 17816 17
Ickenham & South Harefield52 20365 19745 18
Ruislip Manor57 19204 21456 20
Harefield Village37 21220 20412 21

South Ruislip Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202514
November 202522
October 202521
September 202514
August 202517
July 20257
June 202516
May 202513
April 202519
March 202516
February 202520

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 20256
November 20252
October 20255
September 20254
August 20257
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202515
November 202519
October 202531
September 202525
August 202524
July 202524
June 202530
May 202525
April 202526
March 202521
February 202519

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202524
November 202528
October 202520
September 202528
August 202520
July 202540
June 202525
May 202533
April 202528
March 202527
February 202515

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202516
November 202517
October 202512
September 20256
August 202511
July 202512
June 202513
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 318 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202515
November 202529
October 202542
September 202531
August 202537
July 202531
June 202538
May 202524
April 202517
March 202520
February 202522

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20258
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
September 20254
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20257
November 20258
October 202511
September 202510
August 20259
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 20253
October 20254
September 20257
August 20255
July 20253
May 20258
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20258
November 20256
October 202513
September 20254
August 20254
July 20258
June 20259
April 202512
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations South Ruislip in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Arla Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Long Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. White Butts Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Dudley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. St Gregory Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Brackenbridge Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
10. Civic Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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