Crime Rate in West Drayton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Drayton

The total recorded crimes in West Drayton, Hillingdon, UK in July 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Drayton crime rate of 2.95 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
West Drayton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 11
  • Park Lodge Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the West Drayton has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 2.95 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Drayton)CrimesRank (West Drayton)CrimesRank (West Drayton)
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
South Ruislip143 11782 101,335 9
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

West Drayton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

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 402 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202536
May 202533
April 202538
March 202529
February 202524
January 202520
December 202440
November 202429
October 202439
September 202432
August 202437

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
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 202410
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202548
May 202545
April 202554
March 202545
February 202537
January 202530
December 202446
November 202434
October 202439
September 202453
August 202438

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
April 202510
March 202515
February 20256
January 202515
December 202420
November 202415
October 202413
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 202422
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202414
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202511
April 202514
March 202513
February 202512
January 202523
December 202419
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations West Drayton in July 2025

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

1. Poppy Close (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Public order1
2. Park Lodge Avenue (Map)
Total8
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Blackthorn Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Mulberry Parade (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pennyroyal Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Thornton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Briar Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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