Crime Rate in West Drayton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Drayton

The total recorded crimes in West Drayton, Hillingdon, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Drayton crime rate of 2.27 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 West Drayton, encompassing approximately 51,458 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
West Drayton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 6
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 6
  • Spring Promenade with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Drayton?

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

  • Relative to Hillingdon:

    • In 2024, West Drayton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hillingdon average, with 1008 crimes compared to 1078.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Drayton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

    • In 2023, West Drayton had fewer crimes than the Hillingdon average, with 1,531 crimes compared to 1,718. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, West Drayton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Hillingdon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Drayton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Drayton has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 2.27 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Hillingdon, UK

In 2024, the total West Drayton crimes were 1,008. The crime rate of West Drayton in 2024 was 19.59 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Drayton were around 1,531 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.75 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Hillingdon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Drayton)CrimesRank (West Drayton)CrimesRank (West Drayton)
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
South Ruislip123 10782 101,335 9
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

West Drayton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202513
February 202512
January 202523
December 202419
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 321 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202538
March 202529
February 202524
January 202520
December 202440
November 202429
October 202439
September 202432
August 202437

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202554
March 202545
February 202537
January 202530
December 202446
November 202434
October 202439
September 202453
August 202438

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202414
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 202422
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202515
February 20256
January 202515
December 202420
November 202415
October 202413
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations West Drayton in May 2025

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

1. Rowan Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Poppy Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
3. Spring Promenade (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Ferrers Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cherry Orchard (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eastwood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
8. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thatcher Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Hatton Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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