Crime Rate in West Drayton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Drayton

The total recorded crimes in West Drayton, Hillingdon, UK in January 2026 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Drayton crime rate of 3.56 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
West Drayton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Promenade with total crimes: 9
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 9
  • Lavender Rise 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 January 2026 the West Drayton has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Drayton)CrimesRank (West Drayton)CrimesRank (West Drayton)
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
South Ruislip101 14782 101,335 9
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

West Drayton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 479 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202641
December 202547
November 202547
October 202550
September 202543
August 202546
July 202545
June 202536
May 202533
April 202538
March 202529
February 202524

A total of 166 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202511
November 202520
October 20259
September 202523
August 202513
July 20259
June 202510
May 202511
April 202514
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 20257
November 20256
October 202512
September 20256
August 20255
July 20259
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 577 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202656
December 202546
November 202548
October 202553
September 202562
August 202544
July 202539
June 202548
May 202545
April 202554
March 202545
February 202537

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202513
November 202512
October 202515
September 202512
August 202517
July 202514
June 20257
April 202510
March 202515
February 20256

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20255
November 20255
October 20256
September 20257
August 202510
July 20257
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20259
November 20259
October 202517
September 202514
August 20257
July 20259
June 202512
May 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 20255

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202511
November 20259
October 20258
September 20257
August 202513
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
February 20251

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20259
November 202510
October 202511
September 202513
August 202511
July 20257
June 202512
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations West Drayton in January 2026

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

1. Spring Promenade (Map)
Total9
Drugs8
Vehicle crime1
2. Poppy Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Lavender Rise (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Starveall Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
6. Bellclose Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Blackthorn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
8. Wintergreen Boulevard (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Admiralty Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Donkey Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

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